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Tax Tips & Tricks for Dental Hygienists
March 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
This program is free for everyone and generously sponsored by onDiem.
Get ready to inject some rare excitement into tax season with our one-hour crash course, “Tax Tips and Tricks for the Dental Hygienist”! Tailored for those who thrive on scaling teeth and saving smiles rather than sorting through tax forms, this session tackles the unique challenges of tax filing. Discover practical strategies for deductions, learn how to assert your rights, and safeguard yourself from financial mishaps. Whether you’re deciphering tax forms or optimizing deductions, join us for an hour of enlightenment, and perhaps a sprinkle of laughter, as we strive to make taxes as painless as a routine prophylaxis!
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Confidently identify common tax forms like the W-4 and W-9, and know when to use them.
- Recognize tax deductions applicable to dental hygienists, distinguishing between allowable deductions and common misconceptions, thus maximizing their potential tax savings.
- Gain clarity on recent employment classification laws affecting dental hygienists, along with practical tips for understanding their employment status and guarding against misclassification.
- Explain various tax payment methods, including quarterly and annual payments.
- Understanding the tax responsibilities associated with being an independent contractor.
Speaker
Crystal Spring, BSDH, RDH, LAP, graduated from the University of Wyoming and Sheridan College with a degree in dental hygiene in 1998. She has spent the last 23 years practicing as a clinical dental hygienist, as well as serving in dental hygiene leadership and advocating for our profession. She has a diverse resume, including starting her own mobile dental hygiene business, non-profit, mentorship program, grant writing, and interprofessional education. Crystal is passionate about public health, access to care and has spent the majority of her career working to improve oral health disparities in vulnerable populations. Her unique experience caring for patients in varying public health settings has empowered her vision to help others to take the leap into untraditional preventative dental settings.
1.0 LIVE/Interactive CE offered for those in attendance. Certificates will be available under the “Completed” tab in your CE Smart Learning Center immediately following the event.
For those who cannot attend live, the recording will be automatically available in your CE Smart Learning Center within 24 hours post-event. 1.0 CE can be earned after successful completion of a post-test.
