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Tax7 Accountants - Professional Tax Services Australia

Tax & Accounting for Medical Professionals

Specialist tax services for doctors, dentists, and healthcare practitioners. Optimize your structure, minimize tax, and maximize practice profitability.

Medical Professional Tax Services - Quick Summary

Tax7 specializes in tax and accounting for doctors, dentists, GPs, and specialists. We help medical professionals save $15,000-$50,000 annually through optimal company or trust structures, income splitting strategies, and comprehensive medical practice deductions. Our services include practice setup advice, ongoing compliance, and strategic tax planning tailored to healthcare practitioners.

Why Medical Professionals Need Specialist Tax Advice

Medical professionals often have unique tax situations due to high incomes, complex practice structures, and specific deductions. Many doctors and specialists earn income that pushes them into the highest tax brackets (up to 45% plus Medicare levy), making tax planning essential.

Setting up the right business structure (company, trust, or combination) can save tens of thousands in tax annually. Additionally, medical professionals have access to specific deductions that require specialist knowledge to maximize. From professional indemnity insurance to continuing medical education, we ensure you claim every eligible expense.

Tax7's team has extensive experience working with GPs, specialists, dentists, and other healthcare practitioners. We understand the Medicare billing system, practice ownership structures, and the unique challenges of medical practice taxation.

Who We Help

General Practitioners

Solo GPs and group practice doctors

Medical Specialists

Surgeons, physicians, and consultants

Dentists

General dentists and dental specialists

Allied Health

Physiotherapists, psychologists, and other health professionals

Tax Strategies for Medical Practitioners

Company Structure Benefits

Tax Rate Cap

Company tax rate of 25-30% vs up to 47% personal rate

Income Splitting

Pay spouse or family members through dividends

Asset Protection

Separate personal and practice assets legally

Franking Credits

Utilize franking credits when distributing profits

Trust Structure Advantages

Flexible Distributions

Distribute income to family based on tax efficiency each year

Estate Planning

Better control over succession and wealth transfer

Asset Protection

Enhanced protection from creditors and litigation

Tax Minimization

Strategic distributions to minimize overall family tax

Tax Deductions for Medical Professionals

Professional & Practice Expenses

Medical indemnity and professional insurance
AHPRA registration and medical association fees
CPD courses, conferences, and seminars
Medical journals and textbook subscriptions
Medical equipment and instruments

Operating & Office Costs

Practice premises rent or lease
Home office for administrative work
Staff salaries and superannuation
Motor vehicle expenses (practice-related travel)
Accounting, legal, and consulting fees

Medical Practice Structure Comparison

FeatureIndividualCompanyTrust + Company
Tax RateUp to 47%25-30%Optimized
Income SplittingNoLimitedYes
Asset ProtectionLimitedGoodExcellent
Compliance CostLowMediumHigher
Best ForIncome <$100kIncome $100k-$300kIncome >$300k

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Medical Professional Tax Services Pricing

100% Tax Deductible

All fees are deductible practice expenses

Specialist Service

Medical practice tax experts

Significant Savings Potential

Tax planning tailored to medical professionals

Individual Return

$193-$390

+ GST

For medical professionals operating as individuals or simple structures

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Company/Trust Package

$190-$280

per month + GST

Complete monthly service for practices under $500k revenue

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Strategic Planning

$1,980

+ GST (one-off)

Comprehensive structure and tax strategy review

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Tax Savings for Medical Professionals

We aim to deliver significant tax savings through optimal structuring and comprehensive deduction claims. Actual savings depend on your income, structure, and individual circumstances. We will explain what is claimable and why.

What Medical Professionals Need for Tax Returns

Income Documentation:

  • • Medicare billing records and statements
  • • Private billing invoices and receipts
  • • Hospital or clinic income statements
  • • Company or trust distribution statements (if applicable)
  • • PAYG payment summaries (if employed part-time)

Expense Records:

  • • Professional indemnity insurance invoices
  • • Registration and membership fee receipts
  • • Education and conference receipts
  • • Equipment purchase invoices
  • • Practice lease or rent agreements
  • • Vehicle logbook (if claiming car expenses)

Medical Professional Tax FAQs

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