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New Digital Asset Reporting Requirements Will Be Imposed In Coming Years

January 11th, 2022|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law on November 15, 2021. It includes new information reporting requirements that will generally apply to digital asset transactions starting [...]

The Tax Score of Winning

November 2nd, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Expenses, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Studies have found that more people are engaging in online gambling and sports betting since the pandemic began. And there are still more traditional ways to gamble and play the [...]

Getting a Divorce? Be Aware of Tax Implications If You Own a Business

September 9th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Tax, Tax Deductions, Tax Preparation, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , |

If you’re a business owner and you’re getting a divorce, tax issues can complicate matters. Your business ownership interest is one of your biggest personal assets and in many cases, [...]

Scholarships Are Usually Tax Free But May Result in Taxable Income

September 7th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, IRS, Scholarships, Services, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

If your child is fortunate enough to be awarded a scholarship, you may wonder about the tax implications. Fortunately, scholarships (and fellowships) are generally tax free for students at elementary, [...]

Should You Consider an Employer Roth 401(k) Account?

August 26th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, IRA, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , |

Nowadays, many employer retirement plans give employees the option of contributing to designated Roth accounts (DRAs). According to a 2020 survey, 75% of employer plans now offer DRAs, which are also [...]

Curtailing Tax Surprises With Cryptocurrency

August 24th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, cryptocurrency, Dallas CPA, Dallas tax return preparer, Dallas tx accountant, Tax Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

As investing in Bitcoin, Dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies becomes increasingly popular, investors need to understand the potential tax ramifications. Unlike traditional currency, the IRS views cryptocurrency as property for federal income tax [...]

Can Taxpayers Who Manage Their Own Investment Portfolios Deduct Related Expenses

August 17th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Do you have significant investment-related expenses, including the cost of subscriptions to financial services, home office expenses and clerical costs? Under current tax law, these expenses aren’t deductible through 2025 [...]

Maximize Social Security Benefits When You Retire

July 15th, 2021|Categories: Dallas CPA, IRS, Social Security, Tax, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Get the most from Social Security. Younger retirees face a harsh penalty for working part-time. For every $2 earned over $18,960 in 2021 (up from $18,240 in 2020), you lose $1 [...]

Homeownership and Taxes: Things Taxpayers Should Consider When Selling a House

July 8th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Services, Tax, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Info from IRS.gov It’s important for taxpayers to understand how selling their home may affect their tax return. When filing their taxes, they may qualify to exclude all or part [...]

How the American Rescue Plan Affects 2021 Taxes

July 1st, 2021|Categories: American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, Burns Firm, Tax|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Information provided by IRS.gov This is the first of two tax tips providing an overview of how the American Rescue Plan may affect some individual’s 2021 taxes. Child and dependent [...]

Hiring Minor Children This Summer? Reap Tax and Nontax Benefits

June 16th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, C Corporation, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Partnership, S Corporation, Services, Tax, The Burns Firm|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

If you’re a business owner and you hire your children this summer, you can obtain tax breaks and other nontax benefits. The kids can gain on-the-job experience, spend time with [...]

Deductions for Self-Employed

June 3rd, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, Business, Services, Small Business, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

If your business was forced to close due to the pandemic, you may be itching to get back in the game. Or maybe you're looking to fulfill a lifelong dream of [...]

Providing Education Assistance to Employees? Follow These Rules

May 11th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Tax, Tax Credits, Tax Cuts, Tax Deductions, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Many businesses provide education fringe benefits so their employees can improve their skills and gain additional knowledge. An employee can receive, on a tax-free basis, up to $5,250 each year [...]

Why It’s Important to Meet Tax Return Filing and Payment Deadlines

April 29th, 2021|Categories: Accounting, Burns Firm, CPA Dallas, Dallas CPA, Tax, Tax Preparation, Tax Return|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The May 17 deadline for filing your 2020 individual tax return is coming up soon. It’s important to file and pay your tax return on time to avoid penalties imposed [...]

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 [...]

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