The Tax Ledger — Resource Center

Tax knowledge for nurses & nurse practitioners.

Educational articles on deductions, 1099 income, multi-state taxes, retirement strategy, and practice ownership — written for clinicians, by clinicians.

Practice Owners·Sep 10, 2026·3 min read

LLC or Professional Corporation? For Nurse Practitioners, the Answer May Depend on Your State

For nurse practitioners, choosing between an LLC, Professional Corporation, or S-Corp depends on your state — and your legal entity isn't the same as your tax classification.

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Practice Owners

How Much Should an FNP Pay Themselves Through an S-Corp? There Isn't One Magic Number

There's no magic number for S-Corp reasonable compensation. Start with market salary for similar FNPs in your area, then factor in experience, duties, and hours to document a defensible figure.

Sep 9, 20262 min read

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Retirement & Wealth

Nurse Practitioners: Your Student Loan Strategy Could Have a Bigger Impact on Your Financial Future Than You Think

PSLF, student loan interest deductions, and income-driven repayment all interact with your tax strategy. For NPs with six-figure debt, these decisions shouldn't be made in isolation.

Aug 27, 20262 min read

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Retirement & Wealth

You've Maxed Out Your 401(k) and HSA — What Should You Do With the Rest of Your Income?

After maxing out a 401(k) and HSA, high-income NPs with $40K+ to invest need a second layer of planning — coordinating taxes, investments, insurance, and estate strategy.

Aug 25, 20262 min read

Bookkeeping

Small Financial Habits Can Make a Big Difference for Your NP Practice

Small financial inefficiencies add up. Learn the practical habits — separating accounts, automating transfers, reviewing fees — that make a big difference for NP practices.

Aug 23, 20262 min read

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Retirement & Wealth

Nurse Practitioners: Your Retirement Strategy Could Be One of Your Most Powerful Tax Planning Tools

For self-employed NPs, a Solo 401(k) can be one of the most powerful tax planning tools available — but the right strategy considers income, student loans, and business structure together.

Aug 23, 20262 min read

Practice Owners

A Great Personal Credit Score Doesn't Automatically Mean Strong Business Credit

A great personal credit score doesn't guarantee business loan approval. Learn why NPs need to build separate business credit and the steps to establish it.

Aug 19, 20262 min read

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Nurse Tax Deductions

Nurse Practitioners: Don't Overlook Your Professional License Expenses

Self-employed NPs can generally deduct professional license renewal fees as business expenses — but obtaining an original license vs. renewing may differ. Here's what to track.

Aug 18, 20262 min read

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Practice Owners

Paying a Collaborating Physician? Don't Overlook This Potential Business Deduction

Paying a collaborating physician $1,500/month is $18,000/year in potential business deductions — but a deduction isn't a refund. Learn the documentation and strategy that matters.

Aug 13, 20262 min read

Retirement & Wealth

High-Earning NPs: Protecting Your Wealth Takes More Than Insurance

For high-earning NPs, protecting wealth requires more than insurance — it takes layered strategy across retirement, business structure, and state-specific rules.

Aug 11, 20262 min read

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