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Getting a Divorce? Be Aware of Tax Implications If You Own a Business

September 9th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Tax, Tax Deductions, Tax Preparation, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , |

If you’re a business owner and you’re getting a divorce, tax issues can complicate matters. Your business ownership interest is one of your biggest personal assets and in many cases, [...]

Scholarships Are Usually Tax Free But May Result in Taxable Income

September 7th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, IRS, Scholarships, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

If your child is fortunate enough to be awarded a scholarship, you may wonder about the tax implications. Fortunately, scholarships (and fellowships) are generally tax free for students at elementary, [...]

5 Possible Tax Aspects of a Parent Moving Into a Nursing Home

September 2nd, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Expenses, Healthcare & Retirement, how do I know if my parent qualifies as my dependent, if I support my parents financially can I claim them on tax return, Medicare Premiums, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Return, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

If you have a parent entering a nursing home, you may not be thinking about taxes. But there are a number of possible tax implications. Here are five. 1. Long-term [...]

The Deductibility of Corporate Expenses Covered By Officers or Shareholders

August 31st, 2021|Categories: Burns Firm, C Corporation, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Expenses, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Small Business, Tax, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These costs may wind up being nondeductible both by an officer [...]

Should You Consider an Employer Roth 401(k) Account?

August 26th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, IRA, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , |

Nowadays, many employer retirement plans give employees the option of contributing to designated Roth accounts (DRAs). According to a 2020 survey, 75% of employer plans now offer DRAs, which are also [...]

Curtailing Tax Surprises With Cryptocurrency

August 24th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, cryptocurrency, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Tax Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

As investing in Bitcoin, Dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies becomes increasingly popular, investors need to understand the potential tax ramifications. Unlike traditional currency, the IRS views cryptocurrency as property for federal income tax [...]

There’s currently a “Stepped-Up Basis” If You Inherit Property — But Will It Last?

August 19th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , |

If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for tax purposes. The current rules Under the current fair market [...]

Can Taxpayers Who Manage Their Own Investment Portfolios Deduct Related Expenses

August 17th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Do you have significant investment-related expenses, including the cost of subscriptions to financial services, home office expenses and clerical costs? Under current tax law, these expenses aren’t deductible through 2025 [...]

Deadline Coming: Follow Up on Your PPP Loans

August 13th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Covid-19, COVID-Related Tax Relief Act (COVIDTRA), CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, PPP, Small Business, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) loans were a lifeline for many small business owners during the worst of the pandemic-driven economic slowdown. In total, the Small Business Administration (SBA) approved nearly 12 [...]

Qualifying for Tax Breaks for a Dependent Parent

August 12th, 2021|Categories: Burns Firm, Child Tax Credit, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dependent Care credits, how do I know if my parent qualifies as my dependent, if I support my parents financially can I claim them on tax return, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

For many families, the tables may turn, and adult children provide financial support for their parents. For example, you might have moved your in-laws from a long-term care facility into your [...]

Spotlight on Executive Compensation in Divorce

August 10th, 2021|Categories: Burns Firm, Business, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , |

Executive compensation can become an issue for private companies and their owners, especially if an owner is getting divorced. Owning a business complicates the divorce process. When either spouse owns a private business interest, [...]

Notify the IRS if You Change Your Address

August 5th, 2021|Categories: IRS, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, Tax Withholding, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , |

It's important to notify the IRS if you move and change your address. Under tax law regulations, a taxpayer's last known address is the one that appears on the tax return you [...]

IRS Audits May Be Increasing, So Be Prepared

August 3rd, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, C Corporation, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, IRS, IRS Audit, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, Tax Withholding, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The IRS just released its audit statistics for the 2020 fiscal year and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as compared with prior years. But even though a small percentage [...]

Eligible Businesses: Claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit

July 22nd, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Employee Retention Tax Credit, ERTC, IRS, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Small Business, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Withholding, TCJA, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a valuable tax break that was extended and modified by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March of 2021. Here’s a [...]

Seniors May be Able to Write Off Medicare Premiums on Their Tax Returns

July 20th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, IRS, Medicare Premiums, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Are you age 65 and older and have basic Medicare insurance? You may need to pay additional premiums to get the level of coverage you want. The premiums can be [...]

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