Tax Credits

2021 Individual Taxes: Answers to Your Questions About Limits

February 11th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Many people are more concerned about their 2020 tax bills right now than they are about their 2021 tax situations. That’s understandable because your 2020 individual tax return is due [...]

The Power of the Tax Credit for Buying an Electric Vehicle

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

Although electric vehicles (or EVs) are a small percentage of the cars on the road today, they’re increasing in popularity all the time. And if you buy one, you may [...]

Ways to Fully Deduct Business-Related Meals

February 2nd, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, C Corporation, Partnership, S Corporation, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Restaurants have struggled mightily during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, they're specifically targeted for a new tax relief measure found in the massive Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), which became law on December [...]

One Reason to File Your 2020 Tax Return Early

January 21st, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, C Corporation, Partnership, S Corporation, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The IRS announced it is opening the 2020 individual income tax return filing season on February 12. (This is later than in past years because of a new law that [...]

Educate Yourself About the Revised Tax Benefits for Higher Education

January 19th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Attending college is one of the biggest investments that parents and students ever make. If you or your child (or grandchild) attends (or plans to attend) an institution of higher [...]

Can You Qualify For A Medical Expense Tax Deduction?

January 12th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions|Tags: , , , , , , , |

You may be able to deduct some of your medical expenses, including prescription drugs, on your federal tax return. However, the rules make it hard for many people to qualify. [...]

Energy-Related Tax Breaks Are Extended in the New Law

January 11th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Tax, Tax Credits|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The massive economic stimulus and government spending law, which was signed on December 27, 2020, extends several energy-related tax breaks. Before the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) was signed, these federal income [...]

The COVID-19 relief law: What’s in it for you?

January 5th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Law, PPP, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

The new COVID-19 relief law that was signed on December 27, 2020, contains a multitude of provisions that may affect you. Here are some of the highlights of the Consolidated [...]

Six Key Tax Breaks that Homeowners May Be Able to Claim

December 29th, 2020|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|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. [...]

Bring Home a Tax Credit for Adoption

November 24th, 2020|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

When you adopt a child, you could bring home more than a bundle of joy. You may also be in line for a valuable tax credit. For 2020, a tax [...]

CARES Act Changes Rules for NOL Carrybacks and QIP

October 27th, 2020|Categories: Accounting, Business, C Corporation, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Consider these two favorable federal income tax rule changes included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act when deciding whether to take advantage of first-year depreciation breaks [...]

Can Investors Who Manage Their Own Portfolios Deduct Related Expenses?

October 20th, 2020|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

In some cases, investors have significant related expenses, such as the cost of subscriptions to financial periodicals and clerical expenses. Are they tax deductible? Under the Tax Cut and Jobs [...]

Divorcing Homeowners: What About the Vacation Home?

October 15th, 2020|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions|Tags: , , , , , , |

Only principal residences qualify for the home sale gain exclusion break. So, there are no special tax breaks if you sell a vacation home before or after a divorce. While [...]

Small Businesses: Are First-Year Depreciation Write-Offs Right for You?

October 1st, 2020|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Under today's federal income tax rules, your business may be able to claim big first-year depreciation write-offs for eligible assets that are placed in service in the current tax year. [...]

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