Speaker: Crystal Spring, RDH, BS, LAP, FADHA

Program Track: Professional Development

Course Description: 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!

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will confidently identify common tax forms like the W-4 and W-9, and know when to use them.
• Participants will learn to recognize tax deductions applicable to dental hygienists, distinguishing between allowable deductions and common misconceptions, thus maximizing their potential tax savings.
• Participants will gain clarity on recent employment classification laws affecting dental hygienists, along with practical tips for understanding their employment status and guarding against misclassification.
• Participants will explore various tax payment methods, including quarterly and annual payments, while understanding the tax responsibilities associated with being an independent contractor.

CE Credit Hours: 1.0

Original Date of Session: March 21, 2024

The American Dental Hygienists' Association is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHADH (Jan. 1, 2024–Dec. 31, 2024). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.