Katie Honan

Deducting Vehicle Expenses as a Therapist: Mileage vs. Actual Expenses in 2026 If you own a private therapy practice, you probably drive for your business more often than you realize…and the information about how you can deduct your vehicle or mileage on your tax return, is confusing. This article will clear up any misconceptions about

Can therapists deduct their own therapy on their taxes? It’s one of the most common tax questions private practice owners ask: since my own therapy makes me a better therapist, can I deduct it as a business expense? It’s a fair question. Many therapists are encouraged, or even required, to participate in their own therapy

This therapy practice year-end tax checklist is designed to help private practice owners close out the year without leaving deductions, retirement opportunities, or bookkeeping problems on the table. December gets busy fast when you own a therapy practice. You’re managing clients around the holidays, handling cancellations, trying to take some time off, wrapping up documentation,

The home office deduction for therapists is another deduction that has incredible nuance and can be hard to decipher. This 2026 home office deduction for therapist guides answers the most common questions we get about the deduction, the rules, what qualifies, the different expense methods, the common mistakes that are made & record keeping tips.

Updated October 2026 · By Mark Schwarz · Reviewed by WellnessFi’s tax team If your practice is an S-corp, some of your business costs probably come out of your personal account: the room you see telehealth clients in, your cell phone, the drive to a supervision group. An accountable plan lets your practice pay you