(Rewind) An Optometrist's Guide to Business Entities

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In this replay of a popular 2023 episode, Evon revisits an important topic for optometry practice owners and independent contractors - the differences between different business entities!

How do the different business entities work? How are they taxed? How are they different?

In this episode, Evon provides a basic guide to the differences between:

• Sole Proprietorships
• Partnerships
•  Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
• S-Corporations
• Corporations

If you own an optometry practice or are an independent contractor, hopefully this episode brings some clarity around how the different types of businesses operate. 

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Resources mentioned on this episode:

• The Optometry Money Podcast Ep. 47: An Optometrist's Guide to How Income Taxes Work
• IRS.Gov Reasonable Compensation for S Corporation Officers
• IRS.Gov How to Apply for an EIN

The Optometry Money Podcast is dedicated to helping optometrists make better decisions around their money, careers, and practices. The show is hosted by Evon Mendrin, CFP®, CSLP®, owner of Optometry Wealth Advisors, a financial planning firm just for optometrists nationwide.