ER Doc Advisor - Financial Planning & Taxes for Emergency Physicians

EP 254: Our Favorite Tax Strategies Under OBBB — These Will 100% Save You Thousands

If you’re a business owner or high-income earner, the difference between a good year and a great one often comes down to what you keep — not just what you make. The tax code is filled with opportunities that go unnoticed by most, especially those who don't have time to dig deep or plan ahead.

But when structured correctly, even small adjustments can produce outsized results. In this episode, we’re walking through a collection of powerful strategies that reward proactive thinking — and could change how you look at tax season altogether.

Topics Discussed   

  • Why electing S-Corp status can cut self-employment taxes by thousands.
  • How the QBI deduction can save up to 20% off your taxable income.
  • Applying the Augusta Rule for tax-free rental income from your home.
  • Using donor-advised funds to maximize charitable giving while minimizing capital gains.
  • The return of 100% bonus depreciation and what it means for real estate and vehicles.
  • How real estate professional (REP) status and short-term rentals enable major deductions.
  • Paying your kids through a family holding company to legally shift income into a 0% bracket.

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tax strategies, financial planning, ER docs, S-Corp election, QBI deduction, Augusta Rule, donor-advised funds, bonus depreciation, real estate professional, PTE election, wealth building, physician finance, high-income earners, tax savings, retirement planning