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Employee Taxable Benefits and Their Effects on Payroll Taxes

Employee Taxable Benefits and Their Effects on Payroll Taxes

Martin Traub-WernerSep 10, 20243 min read

Payroll Tax Pitfalls: Employee Bonuses and Holiday Gifts Veterinary employees work in a physically and emotionally exhausting environment. As end-of-year and the holidays approach, the chaos often worsens. Most practices host holiday parties and offer team members gifts to combat…

Year-End Checklist

Year-End Checklist

Martin Traub-WernerAug 14, 20244 min read

Essential End-of-Year Veterinary Bookkeeping Checklist You may feel that 2024 has only just begun, but year-end is sneaking up quickly. Veterinary practices should focus on their financial health not only in December but also throughout the year to facilitate a…

Why to Avoid Writing Checks and How to Safely Write Them When Necessary

Why to Avoid Writing Checks and How to Safely Write Them When Necessary

Martin Traub-WernerJul 12, 20244 min read

Checks and Balances: Why You Should Stop Writing Checks When was the last time you wrote a paper check? Financial transactions have evolved significantly in the digital age, revealing the weaknesses of check-writing, which is now far less common. With…

Optimal Cash Management for Veterinary Practices

Optimal Cash Management for Veterinary Practices

Martin Traub-WernerJun 12, 20244 min read

Cash management is critical to running a successful veterinary practice, ensuring financial transparency, and preventing theft or fraud. VetBooks clients receive monthly account reviews from our team to keep their finances on track, but how well you manage your cash…

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Open Book, Open Minds: Building Trust and Engagement Through Financial Transparency

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Open Book, Open Minds: Building Trust and Engagement Through Financial Transparency

Open-book management is not a new concept, but one that some leaders may be hesitant to adopt. The idea behind…

How to Pay for Practice Owner Health Insurance

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How to Pay for Practice Owner Health Insurance

When veterinary practice owners establish their business, they must choose an appropriate business structure. For most privately owned veterinary practices,…

The Benefits of Having a Veterinary Bookkeeper and a Veterinary Tax Accountant

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The Benefits of Having a Veterinary Bookkeeper and a Veterinary Tax Accountant

Running a veterinary hospital is no easy feat. This business is complex, and most practice owners and managers come from…

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