Tax Planning for Plastic Surgeons (2026)
Many plastic surgeons run cash-pay aesthetic practices with medspa services, product sales and accredited office surgical suites.
Tax planning priorities for plastic surgeons
Cash-pay practice
High margins make entity structure, PTET and retirement plan design especially valuable.
Medspa structure
State corporate practice of medicine rules shape how medspas can be owned; the structure also changes taxes.
Marketing and equipment
Advertising, lasers and surgical suite build-outs are deductible or depreciable business costs.
Sales tax
Product sales and some cosmetic services may be subject to sales tax depending on the state.
Strategies that apply to every specialty
- Know your marginal rate. In 2026 the 37% federal bracket starts at $640,600 (single) and $768,700 (joint); see how much tax doctors pay.
- Fill every tax-advantaged account: 401(k)/403(b) ($24,500 in 2026), 457(b), HSA and a backdoor Roth.
- Match the plan to how you are paid: W-2, 1099 or practice owner.
- Use your state's rules; see our 50-state guides.
Frequently asked questions
Can a plastic surgeon own a medspa?
Usually, subject to state corporate practice of medicine rules. The entity structure affects both compliance and tax.
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This article is for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal or investment advice. Tax law changes often and its application depends on your facts. Figures reflect 2026 rules as published by the sources listed above. Consult a qualified professional before acting. See our editorial policy.