VETERINARIAN Practice Tax Preparation
Tax Preparation for Independent Veterinary Practices
Every clinic is different, and your tax approach should be too. Choose from Basic, Advisory, or Strategic packages to match your goals, priorities, and budget.
Why Veterinary Specific Tax Preparation Services?
Most accounting firms can file a tax return. Very few understand how a veterinary practice operates. Our firm was built to close that gap. Here's what makes PracticeDen different:
Veterinary expertise
We work exclusively with general veterinary practices, specialty exotic animal clinics, and emergency animal hospitals, so we understand your unique tax opportunities and challenges.
Tax clarity
We turn complex rules into simple explanations so you know exactly what drives your tax bill.
System integration
Our team connects directly with your bookkeeping tools, such as QuickBooks Online, to ensure accuracy and reduce back-and-forth.
Reliable communication
We maintain fast response times and organized communication channels so tax season stays predictable.
Meaningful insight
Beyond filing, we help you interpret your numbers and connect tax results to your broader business and personal goals.
Built for where your practice is today
Whether you are building your first clinic, managing multiple locations, or preparing for expansion, your tax needs change as your business grows.
We created three service tiers that scale with you. The Basic package focuses on compliance, the Advisory package adds insight and planning, and the Strategic package provides full-year partnership and VIP support.
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- TitlesBasicAdvisoryStrategicIdeal ForLow cost, Numbers on formsHigh quality at a reasonable priceOptimization and VIP experienceFoundational Package Cost$1,800-$2,500$3,000-$7,500$7,200-$15,000+Out of Scope RatesFullFullDiscountedCurrent Number of Packages40015020
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Reoccurring Information Request ListAvailable Information Gathered by the PracticeDen teamCut off Date for Information45 Days Prior to Due Date25 Days Prior to Due Date10 Days Prior to Due Date - Titles
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Federal Income Tax Entity FilingsState Income Tax Entity FilingsTax Code Groupings ReportFixed Asset Additions and DisposalsTax Depreciation and Amortization EntriesReasonable Inquires of Information that Appears Incorrect, Incomplete, or InconsistentOwner Tax Basis CalculationCompare Balance Sheet Accounts with Supporting Information ProvidedReconciliation of Excise Taxes Between Filings and LedgerReconciliation of Sales Taxes Between Filings and LedgerReconciliation of Local Franchise Taxes Between Filings and LedgerPayroll Tax ReconciliationsCompliance Season Kick-Off MeetingIncome Tax Notice Response and Audit ProtectionOptionalIncluded - Titles
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Strategy MeetingsOne Per YearFour Per YearProactive Communication of Tax StrategiesEntity Taxable Income EstimatesOne Per YearFour Per YearEstimated Tax Safe Harbor CalculationEstimated Tax Current Year Safe Harbor CalculationUpon RequestSystem Generated Estimated Tax Payment RemindersPersonalized Estimated Tax Payment Reminders - Titles
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Tax Return Delivery TimingNo priorityStandardHigh priorityExtensionAt firm discretionAt client discretionAt client discretionDelivery MethodSafeSendSafeSendSafeSendElectronic Signature & FilingSigner of Tax ReturnQualified team memberManagerPartnerCustom Delivery MessageTax Return Review VideoTax Return Review Meeting - Titles
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Portal CommunicationsEmail AccessShared inboxShared inboxDedicated team memberZoomPhonePhone treeDedicated team memberTextGroupDedicated team memberResponse Time< 72 hours< 36 hours< 12 hoursOffshore Team Support Opt-InRequiredRequiredOptionalMeeting HoursMon-Thu, 9am-3pm PST/12pm-6pm ESTMon-Thu, 7am-6pm PST/10am-9pm ESTExtended hours for urgent needsBillingPre-billed annuallyIn stagesIn stages - Titles
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Expedited New Client OnboardingPracticeDen SwagInvite to Dean in the Den SessionsSponsored Membership to PracticePack CommunityPeer Mastermind Group Meetings
You need more than annual veterinary practice tax preparation
Explore our advisory services based on where your practice is at today.
Survival State
When cash flow feels uncertain and accounting is behind, the goal is stability. We focus on cleanup, timely tax filings, and creating the foundation for reliable financial reporting.
Maintenance Mode
With systems in place and consistent reporting, this stage is about refinement. We help you improve efficiency, stay compliant, and take advantage of planning opportunities as they arise.
Growth Goals
Expansion brings complexity and opportunity. We provide proactive tax strategy, advanced financial analysis, and real estate accounting that support profitable, data-driven growth.
Transition Track
When it's time to exit or hand off ownership, clarity and preparation matter most. We help you organize financials, structure your transition, and maximize after-tax value from your life's work.
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FAQs
We are flexible. If you want us to pull the numbers straight from your accounting system, we can do that in our higher tiers of service. If you’d rather send the reports yourself, that works too.
Your package sets the pace. Basic runs on standard timing with no priority, Advisory stays in the regular queue, and Strategic gets priority prep for a faster finish.
All returns require reasonable inquires of information that appears incorrect, incomplete, or inconsistent, along with support for fixed assets and accounting for known book to tax differences. To help unlock more tax savings and reduce risk the higher tiers include additional information requests to reconcile source documents to books and records.
This varies based on the package you select. We share ongoing insights through email, regular check ins, and client portal messages so you stay informed about anything that could influence your tax plan.
We prepare both federal and state tax returns in any state for all types of veterinary practices, clinics, and hospitals.If your entity is regarded for tax purposes, it may fall into one of these categories: • S-Corporation: Form 1120-S • Partnership/LLC: Form 1065 • C-Corporation: Form 1120 If your entity is disregarded, we’ll prepare the Schedule C and any corresponding state returns to include with your individual tax filing. Our goal is to make sure every return is accurate, compliant, and aligned with your practice’s structure.
Lots of expensive subscriptions, following industry leaders, and networking! We keep a close eye on tax law changes by staying plugged into industry updates, IRS and state info, and resources geared specifically toward veterinary practices, so we can spot anything that might affect your practice right away.
Advisory and Strategic clients get a more integrated planning experience, we look at all sides of your taxes together and walk through strategy updates with you during your meetings
Yes, you will get a year-end questionnaire tailored to you, so you know exactly what’s needed. Strategic clients will have a compliance kick off meeting.
Our fees are billed separate for each return. Even though they’re connected, we coordinate everything so you get a clear, accurate, and tax-efficient picture.
Yes, we absolutely assist with IRS or state income tax notices, audits, and post-filing questions. If a notice is the result of an error on our part, we will fully cover and correct the issue at no additional cost to you. For any other notices, inquiries, or audits that aren’t caused by our work, you’re welcome to choose between two options: 1. Enroll in our Audit Protection Service for a flat fee, which covers our support and representation for those matters. 2. Use our standard hourly services, and we will assist you as needed. Our goal is to make sure you feel fully supported before, during, and after the filing process.
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