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The “Kiddie Tax” Hurts Families More Than Ever

August 29th, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, TCJA|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Years ago, Congress enacted the “kiddie tax” rules to prevent parents and grandparents in high tax brackets from shifting income (especially from investments) to children in lower tax brackets. And [...]

Who Can Deduct Car Expenses on Their Tax Returns

August 27th, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, C Corporation, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Return, TCJA|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Information courtesy of IRS.gov Taxpayers who have deducted the business use of their car on past tax returns should review whether or not they can still claim this deduction. Here’s [...]

The “Nanny Tax” Must Be Paid for More Than Just Nannies

August 22nd, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Tax, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may apply to you. Hiring a housekeeper, gardener or other household employee (who [...]

Summer Loving? Think About Taxes Before You Tie the Knot

August 15th, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

For many couples, summer is the quintessential time to tie the knot. The weather is warm, the flowers are blooming and nature offers plentiful backdrops for photos. But there's more than [...]

Divorce or Separation May Have an Effect on Taxes

August 13th, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Exemptions, Services, Tax, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Information courtesy of IRS.gov Taxpayers should be aware of tax law changes related to alimony and separation payments. These payments are made after a divorce or separation. The Tax Cuts [...]

How Much Can Businesses Deduct for Vehicles Placed in Service in 2019?

August 8th, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, TCJA|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Does your business need to add one or more vehicles? If so, the purchases may qualify for tax breaks under current tax law. Here are the details. First-Year Depreciation Breaks [...]

It’s a Good Time to Buy Business Equipment and Other Depreciable Property

August 6th, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

There’s good news about the Section 179 depreciation deduction for business property. The election has long provided a tax windfall to businesses, enabling them to claim immediate deductions for qualified [...]

Volunteering for Charity: Do You Get a Tax Break?

July 30th, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, TCJA|Tags: , , , , , , |

If you’re a volunteer who works for charity, you may be entitled to some tax breaks if you itemize deductions on your tax return. Unfortunately, they may not amount to [...]

How to Structure a Business Asset Purchase with Taxes in Mind

July 25th, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, C Corporation, Merger & Acquisition, Partnership, S Corporation, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Tax|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Taxes are a major consideration in mergers and acquisitions (M&As). The parties generally can structure a business purchase as either: An asset purchase. The buyer can purchase all or some of the [...]

You May Have To Pay Tax on Social Security Benefits

July 23rd, 2019|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

During your working days, you pay Social Security tax in the form of withholding from your salary or self-employment tax. And when you start receiving Social Security benefits, you may [...]

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