EP 348: Stop Overpaying the IRS: Tax Strategies Every Physician Entrepreneur Should Know
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
Release Date: 06/03/2026
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
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Most physicians trap years of hard-won expertise inside the exam room. In this episode, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming reveals why starting a podcast before you need it creates income, optionality, authority, and unexpected opportunities. Learn how to turn your clinical knowledge into leverage without quitting medicine.
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Β π°Β This episode is sponsored by Gelt:Β Practice owners and physician entrepreneurs; your business needs a tax strategy, not just tax filing. Most CPAs handle compliance but miss optimization opportunities that could save you tens of thousands of dollars. With Gelt you get a dedicated CPA that focuses on tax strategy for complex financial situations, multiple entities, real estate, practice ownership. Plus a tech platform to streamline everything in one place. Β Built for physicians who think like ent
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π°Β This episode is sponsored by Gelt:Β Practice owners and physician entrepreneurs; your business needs a tax strategy, not just tax filing. Most CPAs handle compliance but miss optimization opportunities that could save you tens of thousands of dollars. With Gelt you get a dedicated CPA that focuses on tax strategy for complex financial situations, multiple entities, real estate, practice ownership. Plus a tech platform to streamline everything in one place. Β Built for physicians who think like entr
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π°Β This episode is sponsored by Gelt:Β Practice owners and physician entrepreneurs; your business needs a tax strategy, not just tax filing. Most CPAs handle compliance but miss optimization opportunities that could save you tens of thousands of dollars. With Gelt you get a dedicated CPA that focuses on tax strategy for complex financial situations, multiple entities, real estate, practice ownership. Plus a tech platform to streamline everything in one place. Β Built for physicians who think like entr
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π°Β This episode is sponsored by Gelt:Β Practice owners and physician entrepreneurs; your business needs a tax strategy, not just tax filing. Most CPAs handle compliance but miss optimization opportunities that could save you tens of thousands of dollars. With Gelt you get a dedicated CPA that focuses on tax strategy for complex financial situations, multiple entities, real estate, practice ownership. Plus a tech platform to streamline everything in one place. Β Built for physicians who think like entr
info_outlineBootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
Β π°Β This episode is sponsored by Gelt:Β Practice owners and physician entrepreneurs; your business needs a tax strategy, not just tax filing. Most CPAs handle compliance but miss optimization opportunities that could save you tens of thousands of dollars. With Gelt you get a dedicated CPA that focuses on tax strategy for complex financial situations, multiple entities, real estate, practice ownership. Plus a tech platform to streamline everything in one place. Β Built for physicians who think like e
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Practice owners and physician entrepreneurs; your business needs a tax strategy, not just tax filing. Most CPAs handle compliance but miss optimization opportunities that could save you tens of thousands of dollars. With Gelt you get a dedicated CPA that focuses on tax strategy for complex financial situations, multiple entities, real estate, practice ownership. Plus a tech platform to streamline everything in one place.
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Are you building a successful medical practice or healthcare business but still feeling blindsided by your tax bill every year?
In this episode of BootstrapMD, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming welcomes CPA Spencer Carroll of Gelt to discuss tax strategies that can help physician entrepreneurs maximize earnings and avoid costly mistakes. Spencer explains how tax planning becomes more complex as practices grow, highlighting key considerations around S corporations, reasonable compensation, and the differences between traditional medical practices and venture-backed healthcare startups.
The conversation dives into practical opportunities and common misconceptions physicians face when managing taxes. Spencer shares insights on hiring spouses and children within a business, owning medical office real estate, and navigating the added complexity of multi-state telemedicine operations. He also explains how tax decisions should align with broader business goals rather than simply focusing on short-term savings.
The episode emphasizes the importance of treating a practice like a true business by separating personal and business finances, maintaining accurate records, and building the right team of advisors. Listeners will learn how proactive tax planning, rather than last-minute tax preparation, can support long-term growth, wealth preservation, and successful future exits.
Three Actionable Takeaways-
Separate business and personal finances completely. Maintain dedicated accounts, accurate bookkeeping, and clean financial records so your CPA can develop effective tax strategies and help you avoid costly compliance issues.
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Review your tax structure as your business grows. Regularly evaluate S-corp compensation, retirement plans, real estate ownership, and other tax-saving opportunities to ensure your strategy evolves with your practice.
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Plan major financial events years in advance. Whether selling a practice, expanding into telemedicine, or bringing on family members, proactive tax planning can significantly reduce future tax burdens and maximize wealth retention.
About the Guest
Spencer Carroll is a CPA, educator, real estate investor, and Account Executive at Gelt, where he works directly with high-income professionals and business owners to optimize tax strategies and long-term financial outcomes. He hosts Gelt's Tax Talk Unfiltered podcast and has been featured in publications including Yahoo Finance and Fortune. Combining expertise in public accounting with firsthand entrepreneurial experience, Spencer brings a practical, business-owner perspective to tax planning.
Gelt: joingelt.com
Email: Spencer@joingelt.com
About the Show:
Bootstrap MD is the ultimate podcast for physician entrepreneurs looking to escape traditional healthcare and control their financial futures. Hosted by Dr. Mike Woo-Ming, a successful physician, entrepreneur, and investor, the show delivers actionable insights on starting businesses, creating passive income, and navigating healthcare entrepreneurship. Featuring interviews with industry leaders, physicians, and experts in telemedicine and digital health, it's your guide to building a profitable, fulfilling career.
Tune in weekly at http://bootstrapmd.com
About the Host:
Dr. Mike Woo-Ming has over 20 years of experience as a physician entrepreneur. He's built and sold multiple seven-figure companies and now leads Executive Medical, a group of clinics specializing in age management and aesthetics. Through BootstrapMD, he mentors physicians in business, content creation, and autonomy.
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