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About Denis Burns

Denis Burns is a New Mexico native. Prior to establishing The Burns Firm, Mr. Burns worked exclusively in the Federal Income Tax division of a “Big Four” accounting firm. His experience includes tax planning and compliance for corporations, individuals, trusts, estates and partnerships in a wide variety of industries.

Reminder: Estimated Tax Payments Are Due By April 15

April 8th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, C Corporation, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Estimated Tax, Estimated Tax Payments, IRS, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Tax|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Information provided by IRS.gov The Internal Revenue Service has issued a reminder to self-employed individuals, retirees, investors, businesses, corporations, and others who pay their taxes quarterly that the payment for [...]

Who Qualifies for “Head of Household” Tax Filing Status?

April 6th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

When you file your tax return, you must check one of the following filing statuses: Single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household or qualifying widow(er). Who qualifies [...]

Need a New Business Vehicle? Consider a Heavy SUV

April 1st, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Business, C Corporation, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Are you considering buying or replacing a vehicle that you’ll use in your business? If you choose a heavy sport utility vehicle (SUV), you may be able to benefit from [...]

New Law Tax Break May Make Child Care Less Expensive

March 30th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Child Tax Credit, Dallas CPA, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

The new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides eligible families with an enhanced child and dependent care credit for 2021. This is the credit available for expenses a taxpayer pays [...]

Which Start-Up Costs Are Deductible for Federal Tax Purposes?

March 25th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, C Corporation, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Tax|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Many people started businesses in 2020, and many others plan to launch new ventures in 2021. Entrepreneurs often have questions about whether business expenses for a start-up can be deducted in [...]

Retiring Soon? Recent Law Changes May Have an Impact on Your Retirement Savings

March 23rd, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Retirement Plan, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

If you’re approaching retirement, you probably want to ensure the money you’ve saved in retirement plans lasts as long as possible. If so, be aware that a law was recently [...]

New Law: Parents and Other Eligible Americans to Receive Direct Payments

March 18th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, American Rescue Plan Act, Burns Firm, Child Tax Credit, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law on March 11, provides a variety of tax and financial relief to help mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the [...]

COVID-19 Relief: Overview of the New American Rescue Plan Act

March 18th, 2021|Categories: American Rescue Plan Act, Covid-19, COVID-Related Tax Relief Act (COVIDTRA), IRS, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Preparation|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The new law will provide roughly $1.9 trillion in much-needed financial relief to individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, [...]

Estimated Tax Payments: The Deadline for the First 2021 Installment is Coming Up

March 16th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Estimated Tax, Services, Tax, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

April 15 is not only the deadline for filing your 2020 tax return, it’s also the deadline for the first quarterly estimated tax payment for 2021, if you’re required to [...]

4 Important Changes on Your 2020 Tax Return

March 11th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Tax season has started. Your tax professional is ready to prepare your 2020 federal and state returns — but are you ready? The pandemic has led to several changes to the [...]

Navigate the Tax Rules for Boats and RVs

March 11th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Will you be cruising the waters on your boat or camping out in your RV this year? Besides the pleasure you can enjoy through your personal property, you may also be [...]

If You Run a Business From Home, You Could Qualify For Home Office Deductions

March 9th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are working from home. If you’re self-employed and run your business from your home or perform certain functions there, you might be able to [...]

Six Key Tax Breaks that Homeowners May Be Able to Claim

March 4th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Exemptions, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The days of classic "tax shelters"— such as cattle breeding or oil drilling deals — are long gone. But at least one major tax shelter is still standing: Your home. [...]

Can You Claim the QBI Deduction for 2020?

March 4th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

For tax years beginning in 2020, you can potentially claim a personal federal income tax deduction for up to 20% of qualified business income (QBI) from a so-called "pass-through" business, [...]

How Can Business Owners Lower Last Year’s Tax Bill?

March 2nd, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, C Corporation, Partnership, S Corporation, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Good news! Business taxpayers may still be able to take actions to lower their federal income tax liabilities for 2020, as well as for future years. Consider these ideas before you [...]

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