The proposed Productivity Mega Deduction: What dentists need to know
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Why it matters for dental
The proposed Productivity Mega Deduction would let dental practice owners deduct a larger share of net income, directly affecting 2026 tax planning, cash flow, and practice valuation for owner-dentists.
Key points
- Proposed change targets productivity-based compensation structures common in dental practices, altering how owner draws and associate pay are treated for tax purposes.
- Source: Oral Health Group, a Canadian dental trade publication, reporting on a federal-level tax proposal.
- Dentists with high net income and productivity incentives should model the impact on effective tax rates and retained earnings.
- No effective date or final legislative text is provided in the source.
Who should care
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