This is a topic that takes some discussion as there are lots of variables that take place. Ultimately, the best decision is what is the simplest for you, your payroll dept, and your software reports. In general, there are 3 ways to pay or be paid; Paid on collections posted to the dentists' I.D. in the software $47,000 X 33% = $15,510 Paid on collections and subtracting the laboratory costs (Some owners do ...