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