86: The PTE Tax Deduction: DON'T MISS OUT!

The PTE Deductions: Don’t Miss Out!If you're a dental practice owner in a state with state-level income taxes—this episode with is for you. Host Wes Read CPA, CFP dives deep into the Pass-Through Entity (PTE) Tax Election, a tax-saving strategy that can turn your state tax payments into a federal tax deduction.This is especially important for dentists in high-tax states like California, New York, or any state with a 4%+ income tax. Wes breaks down what the PTE is, why it matters, and how to use it properly—so you’re not leaving money on the table.Takeaways:Who needs to listen: Dentists in states with income taxes—especially high-tax states like CA, NY, NJ, etc.What is the PTE (Pass-Through Entity) Tax? A way to bypass the $10,000 SALT deduction cap on federal returns by paying state income tax through your business entity.Why it matters: Allows for a significant federal tax deduction for taxes you already have to pay.The IRS SALT Deduction Cap: Since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there's a $10,000 cap on how much state and local taxes you can deduct when itemizing.How PTE helps: Paying taxes at the entity level converts those state taxes into fully deductible business expenses on your federal return.Watch out: There are rules and deadlines, and not every CPA proactively elects this. Be sure to confirm your CPA is doing this correctly.Standard vs. Itemized Deduction: Wes breaks down how deductions work and why understanding them is crucial for maximizing the PTE benefit.#DentalBoardroomPodcast #DentalCPA #PTETax #DentalPracticeTips #TaxStrategy #HighTaxStates #PracticeCFO #DentalFinance #DentalTaxPlanning #PassThroughEntity #DentistLife #DentalBusiness #PracticeOrbit