On the third episode of a 5-part tax series of the Dentist Money Show, Tom Whalen, CPA joins Matt to explain how to choose the right entity structure for your dental practice. They discuss why understanding the implication of an S-Corp election is important, highlighting the most common mistakes dentists make—and how to avoid them. They review the critical role of tax allocation and how to pay yourself a reasonable wage. If you missed the last two episodes of the tax series you can find them here and check out our 2025 year-end tax planning checklist for dentists for more guidance!

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