Many veterinary and dental practice owners focus on minimizing taxes each year. But aggressive tax strategies can distort financials, weaken reported earnings, and reduce practice value at sale. Here’s how the “tax trap” develops—and how to protect long-term enterprise value without sacrificing smart tax planning.

When most owners start preparing to sell their practice, they focus on the big three: production, collections, and profitability. And yes, those numbers are critical. But there’s another piece that can quietly make or break your deal—before a buyer even opens your books: your facility.