Questions dentists ask me about tax, money & selling
Questions dentists ask me about tax, money & selling
Tax, incorporation, practice value and exit planning, I’m answering the financial questions dentists ask me most.
September 24, 2026

As an Accountancy Director, I get asked a lot of the same big questions by practice owners and associates: Am I paying too much tax? Is it time to incorporate? When should I start planning my exit?

In my latest video, I sit down to answer these exact questions and share a few practical strategies to help you get the most out of your finances.

Some of the issues I address include:

  • Smart tax optimisation – how high-earning associates and practice owners can save tens of thousands by structuring income correctly (and how much to set aside for HMRC).
  • Timing your exit – why starting your exit strategy two years early can unlock massive tax savings when selling your practice.
  • Bookkeeping vs. Accounting – why getting your financial data in order is the essential starting point for growth, lending, and practice purchases.
  • HMRC Investigations – how we handle the back-and-forth directly with HMRC to defend your position if you’re ever targeted.

Have a question about your own setup or future plans? Get in touch, I’d be happy to run the maths for you and see where we can find some easy wins.

The information contained in this article is based on the opinion of Hive Business and does not constitute formal tax advice. Any tax outcomes will be based on individual circumstances, tax legislation and regulation, which are subject to change in the future. You should seek specific advice before embarking on any course of action. Hive Business does not provide regulated Financial Advice, including advice on investment, insurance or lending products or their suitability for you. This article is provided for information only and does not constitute, and should not be interpreted as, investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or otherwise transact, or not transact, in any investment including Bitcoin and other crypto. Any use you wish to make of any information contained within this article is, therefore, entirely at your own risk.

By Hayley Knight ACA Accountancy Director
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