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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.

Federal Tax News for Individuals

March 26th, 2024|Categories: 401K, Accountant, Adoption, Burns Firm, Charitable Donations, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Tax, Tax Advisor, Tax Withholding, The Burns Firm, Withholding|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

New 401(k) contribution limits for 2024 In 2024, individuals will be able to contribute more to their 401(k) plans, up to $23,000. The same is true for 403(b) plans [...]

Installment Sales Can Be a Win-Win for Buyers and Sellers

March 21st, 2024|Categories: Accountant, accountant near me, Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, Capital Gain, Capital Gains Tax, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Installment Sale, M&A, Merger & Acquisition, Sell Business, Selling a Business, Services, Small Business, Tax, tax accountant, tax accountant near me, Tax Advisor, Tax Basis, Tax Planning, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

For federal income tax purposes, an installment sale is when at least one payment of proceeds from an eligible sale is deferred until after the end of the tax year [...]

Beware of a Stealth Tax on Social Security Benefits

March 19th, 2024|Categories: are social security benefits taxable, Burns Firm, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Social Security, Social Security Benefits, Tax, Tax Advisor, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Some people mistakenly believe that Social Security benefits are always free from federal income tax. Unfortunately, that’s often not the case. In fact, depending on how much overall income [...]

A job loss is bad but the tax implications could make it worse

March 12th, 2024|Categories: Accountant, Burns Firm, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Healthcare & Retirement, Layoff, Services, Tax, Tax Advisor, Tax Planning, The Burns Firm, Unemployment|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Unemployment has been holding steady recently at 3.7%. But there are still some people losing their jobs — particularly in certain industries including technology and media. If you’re laid [...]

Do You Qualify as Head of Household

March 7th, 2024|Categories: Accountant, Burns Firm, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Filing Status, Head of Household, Services, Tax, tax accountant, tax accountant near me, Tax Advisor, Tax Filing Status, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, Tax Return Filing, Tax Return Preparer, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The head of household (HOH) federal tax filing status is often misunderstood by taxpayers who might qualify, including single, divorced or legally separated parents, and taxpayers who support adult family [...]

Demystifying Personal Casualty Losses

March 5th, 2024|Categories: Accountant, Burns Firm, Casualty Loss, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Deductions, Tax, Tax Advisor, Tax Deductions, Tax Preparation, Tax Return Preparer, tax write-offs, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , |

In recent years, many Americans have been the victims of natural disasters. If you're unfortunate enough to suffer a personal casualty loss, here are the federal income tax implications. Limited [...]

New Option for Unused Funds in a 529 College Savings Plan

February 29th, 2024|Categories: 529 Plan, Accountant, Burns Firm, College Savings Plan, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Education, Education Expenses, Tax, tax accountant, Tax Advisor, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

With the high cost of college, many parents begin saving with 529 plans when their children are babies. Contributions to these plans aren’t tax deductible, but they grow tax [...]

Tax Breaks for Employer-Paid Education Expenses

February 27th, 2024|Categories: accountant near me, Burns Firm, Business, Business Deductions, Business Expense Deductions, Business Write-offs, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Deductions, Education, Education Assistance Plan, Education Expenses, Employee Benefits, Employer-Paid Education Expenses, Sec. 127 Plan, Services, Small Business, Tax, tax accountant, tax accountant near me, Tax Advisor, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Is your business struggling with a shortage of skilled workers in today's tight labor market? One possible option is to invest in education programs to upskill your current employees. This [...]

Taking your spouse on a business trip? Can you write off the costs?

February 22nd, 2024|Categories: Accountant, Accounting, Burns Firm, Business Deductions, Business Expense Deductions, Business Write-offs, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Dallas tx accountant, Expenses, Services, Tax, tax accountant near me, Tax Advisor, Tax Deductions, The Burns Firm, Travel Expense, Travel Write-offs for Business|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

A recent report shows that post-pandemic global business travel is going strong. The market reached $665.3 billion in 2022 and is estimated to hit $928.4 billion by 2030, according to a report [...]

New Twists and Turns Taken By EV Credits

February 20th, 2024|Categories: Accountant, Burns Firm, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Electric Vehicle, Electric Vehicle Credits, EV, EV Credits, Tax, tax accountant, Tax Advisor, Tax Credits, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, Tax Return Preparer, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Did you buy an electric vehicle (EV) in 2023? Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed late in 2022, you may be eligible for a new-and-improved tax credit, beginning on [...]

Get Ready for the 2023 Gift Tax Return Deadline

February 16th, 2024|Categories: Accountant, Burns Firm, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Form 709, Gift Tax, Tax, tax accountant, tax accountant near me, Tax Advisor, Tax Preparation, tax preparer near me, Tax Return, Tax Return Filing, Tax Return Preparer, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Did you give large gifts to your children, grandchildren, or others last year? If so, it’s important to determine if you’re required to file a 2023 gift tax return. [...]

Tax Breaks for Vacation Home Rentals

February 13th, 2024|Categories: Burns Firm, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Tax, Tax Advisor, Tax Deductions, Tax Return, Tax Return Preparer, tax write-offs, The Burns Firm, Vacation Home|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Do you own a vacation home in the mountains or near the water where you can enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation? If you rent it to tenants while you [...]

Filing jointly or separately as a married couple: What’s the difference?

February 8th, 2024|Categories: Accountant, accountant near me, Burns Firm, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Estimated Tax, Estimated Tax Payments, Expenses, Services, Tax, tax accountant, tax accountant near me, Tax Advisor, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Filing Status, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, Tax Return Filing, Tax Withholding, tax write-offs, Taxable Income, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

When you file your tax return, a tax filing status must be chosen. This status is used to determine your standard deduction, tax rates, eligibility for certain tax breaks [...]

Dos and Don’ts for Business Expense Deductions

February 6th, 2024|Categories: Accountant, Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Business Automobile, Business Deductions, Business Expense Deductions, Business Vehicle, Business Write-offs, Client Gifts, CPA, CPA Dallas, CPA near me, CPADallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tx accountant, Deductions, Entertainment Deductions, Expenses, Meals & Entertainment Deductions, Services, Tax, tax accountant, Tax Advisor, Tax Deductions, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

As tax season heats up, companies of all kinds and sizes will be on the hunt for ways to reduce their tax bills. One of the most common ways is [...]

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