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Travis, Can I Have This?

Welcome to Travis, Can I Have This?, the podcast for dental practice owners looking to master their business finances, navigate tax challenges, and unlock their practice’s full potential. Hosted by a CPA who specializes in working with dentists, each episode delivers actionable insights, clear strategies, and a touch of the dry humor to help you take control of your financial future. From tax tips to goal setting, we tackle the questions that keep practice owners up at night—so you can focus on what you do best: complaining about student loans, correction, creating beautiful smiles. 

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every 6 days
Average duration
22 minutes
Episodes
22
Years Active
2025
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022 - The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Doctors Need to Know (Part 2-Individuals)

022 - The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Doctors Need to Know (Part 2-Individuals)

Back again with more juicy bits from the One Big Beautiful Bill (aka O Triple B), and this time we’re talking about you, the individual, the taxpayer, the doctor with a mortgage, a kid (or one on the…

00:14:57  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
021 - The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Doctors Need to Know (Part 1-Businesses)

021 - The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Doctors Need to Know (Part 1-Businesses)

Fire up the drill and crank up the bonus depreciation, because the One Big Beautiful Bill (a.k.a. OB3) is here, and we’re breaking it down for business owners in scrubs.

In this episode, Travis pulls …

00:23:34  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
020 - Is Your Vacation Tax-Deductible? Let’s Find Out

020 - Is Your Vacation Tax-Deductible? Let’s Find Out

Summer's here, and so is travel season, but can your vacation double as a tax deduction? In this episode, we’ll unpack the IRS rules around deducting travel expenses for dental practice owners. From …

00:12:07  |   Fri 11 Jul 2025
019 - 25 Legit Write-Offs for Doctors (Plus 10 That’ll Make Your CPA Sweat)

019 - 25 Legit Write-Offs for Doctors (Plus 10 That’ll Make Your CPA Sweat)

Ever wonder what you should and shouldn’t deduct as a doctor? In this episode, we break down 25 legit tax deductions every 1099 associate and practice owner should be considering, from malpractice in…

00:26:37  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
018 - Audits, S-Corps, and Shenanigans: What Can You Actually Get Away With?

018 - Audits, S-Corps, and Shenanigans: What Can You Actually Get Away With?

You’ve probably heard someone say, “Just become an S-Corp, the IRS doesn’t audit those.” Today, we dig into whether that’s actually true (spoiler: mostly, yes), and what that means for your tax strat…

00:22:12  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
017 - Picking Payroll: What Smart Practices Are Actually Using

017 - Picking Payroll: What Smart Practices Are Actually Using

Payroll might be the most boring yet most important system in your practice—and picking the wrong provider can create a nightmare. In this episode, we share the top payroll software options he recomm…

00:22:47  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
016 - What the One Big Beautiful Bill Could Mean for Doctors

016 - What the One Big Beautiful Bill Could Mean for Doctors

We’re talking tax law today, friends. Which means we’ve officially hit rock bottom… or found our calling. One of the two.

At the end of May 2025, the House passed what they lovingly call the “One Big …

00:20:11  |   Fri 30 May 2025
015 - The Dentist’s Legal Survival Guide (Straight from CDA)

015 - The Dentist’s Legal Survival Guide (Straight from CDA)

Recorded live at the California Dental Association (CDA) meeting, this week on Travis, Can I Have This? I sit down with the legendary dental attorney Ali Oromchian—a name well-known in the dental wor…

00:18:53  |   Wed 21 May 2025
014 - W-2 vs 1099: 8 Things You Must Know Before You Choose

014 - W-2 vs 1099: 8 Things You Must Know Before You Choose

Access the free W2 v 1099 resource here https://uluruadvisors.com/resources/

Trying to choose between two associate job offers—one W-2, one 1099? Before you chase the higher rate, let’s talk about wha…

00:25:29  |   Fri 02 May 2025
013 - The Dental-Practice-Tax Nobody Tells You About

013 - The Dental-Practice-Tax Nobody Tells You About

Welcome back to another episode of "Travis, Can I Have This?" Today we're uncovering the number-one hidden tax most dental practice owners don't even know exists—until it hits their desk with a hefty…

00:19:14  |   Fri 25 Apr 2025
012 - Can Your Practice Afford More Debt? A Guide to Smart Borrowing

012 - Can Your Practice Afford More Debt? A Guide to Smart Borrowing

In this episode of Travis, Can I Have This?, we will tackle a common question for practice owners: “Can I afford to take on more debt?” You’ve got big dreams, fancy lasers, and that cone beam is whis…

00:25:12  |   Sat 19 Apr 2025
011 - Six Reasons You Owe Six Figures in Taxes (And How to Avoid It)

011 - Six Reasons You Owe Six Figures in Taxes (And How to Avoid It)

Tax season is here, and for some dentists, that means one nasty surprise: a six-figure tax bill. Yikes. In this episode of Travis, Can I Have This?, we’re breaking down why this happens and, more imp…

00:17:38  |   Fri 28 Mar 2025
010 - Five Years Later: COVID’s Lockdowns, Loans, and Lessons

010 - Five Years Later: COVID’s Lockdowns, Loans, and Lessons

In this episode, I’m reflecting on a major milestone: five years since COVID-19 upended our lives, especially in dentistry.

While it might feel like too soon to talk about, I can’t shake the memories …

00:20:25  |   Fri 21 Mar 2025
009 - April 15 is Coming! What You Can STILL Do to Lower Last Year’s Taxes

009 - April 15 is Coming! What You Can STILL Do to Lower Last Year’s Taxes

It’s that time of year—dentists everywhere are opening their tax returns and saying, “Wait… I owe HOW much?!” If you’re in tax shock, don’t panic just yet. While planning ahead is ideal, there are st…

00:26:00  |   Fri 14 Mar 2025
008 - Cash Reserves 101: How Much Your Practice Actually Needs

008 - Cash Reserves 101: How Much Your Practice Actually Needs

Cash is king—so how much of it should you keep in your practice? In this episode, we break down how to determine the right cash reserve for your dental business. Whether you're running on empty or si…

00:26:05  |   Fri 07 Mar 2025
007 - The Best Credit Cards for Dentists: Maximize Rewards and Maximize Control

007 - The Best Credit Cards for Dentists: Maximize Rewards and Maximize Control

We love spending money on our credit cards, right?! In this episode, we’re diving deep into how dentists can maximize credit card rewards and whether traditional credit cards or newer spend-control c…

00:25:12  |   Thu 27 Feb 2025
006 - 13 Things Every Dentist Should Know About Merchant Fees

006 - 13 Things Every Dentist Should Know About Merchant Fees

Merchant fees can quietly eat away at your bottom line—but how much do you really know about what you're paying and why? In this episode, we're diving deep into merchant processing fees so you can ta…

00:24:00  |   Fri 21 Feb 2025
005 - Travis, Can I…Renovate My Dental Practice?

005 - Travis, Can I…Renovate My Dental Practice?

In this episode of Travis, Can I Have This?, we explore whether renovating your dental practice is the right move. If you’re tired of outdated decor or believe a renovation will bring in more patient…

00:20:44  |   Fri 14 Feb 2025
004 - 1099s Demystified: What Every Dental Practice Owner Needs to Know

004 - 1099s Demystified: What Every Dental Practice Owner Needs to Know

It’s January, which means it’s officially… 1099 season! This is the time of year when dental practices both give and receive a lot of 1099s. But here’s the big question: do you really understand what…

00:28:16  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
003 - Set Your Dental Practice Up for Financial Success in 2025

003 - Set Your Dental Practice Up for Financial Success in 2025

What financial goals do you have for your dental practice this year? If your answer is “none” or “I’m not sure,” you’re not alone. Most dental practice owners don’t set formal projections or budgets …

00:26:20  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
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