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Teachers Can Deduct Out-of-Pocket Classroom Expenses Including COVID-19 Protective Items

February 1st, 2022|Categories: Burns Firm, Covid-19, COVID-Related Tax Relief Act (COVIDTRA), CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Expenses, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, Tax Withholding, tax write-offs, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Info courtesy of IRS.gov   Teachers Can Deduct Out-of-Pocket Classroom Expenses Including COVID-19 Protective Items Fall is here and another school year is in full swing. Many teachers are already [...]

Tax Consequences of Borrowing From a Retirement Plan

January 27th, 2022|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, IRA, Retirement, Retirement Plan, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, Tax Withholding, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

If your company has a qualified retirement plan or you have set one up in self-employment -- such as a 401(k), profit-sharing, or Keogh plan -- the participants might be allowed to borrow from their [...]

Get ready for taxes: Here’s what’s new and what to consider when filing in 2022

January 25th, 2022|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, CARES Act, Child Tax Credit, Covid-19, COVID-Related Tax Relief Act (COVIDTRA), CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Donations, Estimated Tax, Estimated Tax Payments, Expenses, Gift Tax, IRS, Nanny Tax, Retirement, Services, Small Business, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, Tax Withholding, tax write-offs, Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act (TCDTRA), The Burns Firm, Withholding|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Information from IRS.gov The IRS encourages taxpayers to get informed about topics related to filing their federal tax returns in 2022. These topics include special steps related to charitable contributions, [...]

Providing A Company Car? Here’s How Taxes Are Handled

January 20th, 2022|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, C Corporation, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Expenses, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Small Business, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

The use of a company vehicle is a valuable fringe benefit for owners and employees of small businesses. This perk results in tax deductions for the employer as well as [...]

Help Safeguard Your Personal Information By Filing Your 2021 Tax Return Early

January 18th, 2022|Categories: Accounting, Alternative Minimum Tax, American Opportunity Tax Credit, Burns Firm, Charitable Donations, Child Tax Credit, COVID-Related Tax Relief Act (COVIDTRA), CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Dependent Care credits, Donations, Employee Retention Tax Credit, Exemptions, Expenses, Gift Tax, Hobby, how do I know if my parent qualifies as my dependent, how do I report bitcoin transactions, how do i report virtual currency transactions, if I support my parents financially can I claim them on tax return, IRS, Medicare Premiums, Nanny Tax, Retirement, Scholarships, Services, Social Security, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Return, Tax Withholding, tax write-offs, Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act (TCDTRA), TCJA, The Burns Firm, Virtual Currency, Withholding|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The IRS announced it is opening the 2021 individual income tax return filing season on January 24. (Business returns are already being accepted.) Even if you typically don’t file until [...]

Close-Up on the Individual AMT

January 13th, 2022|Categories: Accounting, Alternative Minimum Tax, Burns Firm, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The individual alternative minimum tax (AMT) rules were made more taxpayer-friendly for 2018 through 2025 by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The odds that you'll owe the AMT for [...]

Smart Reasons to Hire Your Spouse

January 6th, 2022|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, C Corporation, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Small Business, Tax Planning, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Many businesses are having trouble recruiting and retaining qualified workers today. Nearly 90% of employers reported difficulty filling open positions, according to a recent survey conducted by the Society for Human [...]

How Are Court Awards and Out-of-Court Settlements Taxed?

January 4th, 2022|Categories: Burns Firm, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Services, Small Business, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , |

Awards and settlements are routinely provided for a variety of reasons. For example, a person could receive compensatory and punitive damage payments for personal injury, discrimination or harassment. Some of [...]

Important “To Do’s” All Taxpayers Should Do Before the Tax Year Ends

December 28th, 2021|Categories: Burns Firm, Business, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Estimated Tax, Estimated Tax Payments, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, The Burns Firm, Year-End Tax Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Information from IRS.gov Important “To Do’s” All Taxpayers Should Do Before the Tax Year Ends Donate to charity Taxpayers may be able to deduct donations to tax-exempt organizations on their [...]

Businesses Can Show Appreciation — and Gain Tax Breaks — With Holiday Gifts and Parties

December 16th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, C Corporation, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Events, Gift Tax, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Small Business, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, tax write-offs, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The holiday season is here. At this time of year, your business may want to show its gratitude to employees and customers by giving them gifts or hosting holiday parties [...]

Changes to Retirement Plans for 2022

December 14th, 2021|Categories: Burns Firm, IRS, Retirement, Retirement Plan, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Information from IRS.gov Next year taxpayers can put an extra $1,000 into their 401(k) plans. The IRS recently announced that the 2022 contribution limit for 401(k) plans will increase to [...]

Buyer’s Side Due Diligence Checklist

December 9th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Buying a Business, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Due Diligence, Growing A Business, Merger & Acquisition, Services, Small Business, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

The process of due diligence can be extremely complex in merger-and-acquisition transactions. The information uncovered can make or break a deal. If your business is considering a purchase and is only [...]

Small Business Advertising and Marketing Costs May Be Tax Deductible

December 9th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, C Corporation, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, IRS, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Small Business, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Information from IRS.gov Small Business Advertising and Marketing Costs May Be Tax Deductible The tax law allows businesses to deduct expenses that help them bring in new customers and keep [...]

With Year-End Approaching, 3 Ideas That May Help Cut Your Tax Bill

December 7th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, C Corporation, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Small Business, Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

If you’re starting to worry about your 2021 tax bill, there’s good news — you may still have time to reduce your liability. Here are three quick strategies that may [...]

Feeling Generous at Year End? Strategies for Donating to Charity or Gifting to Loved Ones

December 2nd, 2021|Categories: Business, Charitable Donations, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Donations, IRS, Partnership, Services, Small Business, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions|Tags: , , , , , , , |

As we approach the holidays, many people plan to donate to their favorite charities or give money or assets to their loved ones. Here are the basic tax rules involved [...]

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