About this episode

In this episode, Jaz Gulati and chartered accountant Sebastian Stracey discuss tax deductions and expense claims relevant to dentists.

Can you claim parking expenses as a dentist? What about a coffee machine for your practice—could that really be deductible? Or investing in a MSc in Implantology—does that count as a tax write-off? In this episode, chartered accountant Sebastian Stracey joins Jaz to answer all those “am I naughty if I claim this?” questions that dentists and associates always wonder about. Together, they cover what’s truly deductible, what isn’t, and some surprising exceptions you might not expect. They also dive into the bigger picture—how principals and associates really compare in terms of income, stress, and responsibility—and Seb shares insights that might change the way you view your career path. https://youtu.be/BW_TZ5iZ-B8 Watch PDP261 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl Check out our free Financial Resilience Webinar Replay on Protrusive Guidance , where Dr. Sunny Sadana and I discuss associate contracts, case acceptance, investing, and fee setting. Key Takeaways: Dentists often forget to claim mobile phone bills as expenses. Home office usage can be claimed, especially for associates. Keeping detailed mileage logs is crucial for claiming travel expenses. Laundry and cleaning expenses for…

People in this episode

Host: Jaz Gulati

Guest: Sebastian Stracey

Topics covered

• tax deductions for dentists
• expense claiming
• financial advice
• accounting for dental practices
• career insights for dentists

Keywords

• dentist expenses
• tax write-off
• deductible expenses
• accounting advice
• financial planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HMRC

Books & works: Protrusive Dental Pearl, Financial Resilience Webinar Replay

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