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Are you sure you're an independent contractor ?
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently published an "official" rule document regarding the notion of "economic reality" for...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Feb 1, 20241 min read


How to navigate deductible travel expenses
Tax season is pretty much upon us ! What better time to bring up one of the "gray-est" and most difficult and contentious topics for...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Jan 4, 20242 min read


New small business reporting requirement
Hi everyone ! I hope you are enjoying the holiday season so far. Before you know it, it will be 2024 ! Speaking of 2024, are you aware...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Maximizing the impact of 2024 EV credits
IRS Revenue Procedure 2023-33 provides guidance for the ability of a taxpayer to transfer a "clean vehicle" tax credit to an "eligible...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Nov 3, 20232 min read


Subsidized healthcare application begins November 1st - need help?
Hi everyone...fall is certainly here with its drastically cooler weather (perfect hiking weather!). I hope all is well with you and your...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Oct 10, 20232 min read


Hobby or Business ?
Are you aware of why it is important to consider whether your activity is deemed a hobby or business in the eyes of the IRS? If you are...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Beware of ERC "windfall" claims
Hi everyone, I have decided to do a piece on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) since advertisers of companies that are offering to help...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Jul 6, 20231 min read


"Gift Tax" refresher and new 2023 amount
Hi clients and friends, I'm catching up on the last month's tax news before immersing myself too deeply into tax season. I came across...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Feb 1, 20232 min read


2023 business mileage deduction
Continuing the increase trend due to inflation, the mileage allowance has increased to 65.5 cents per mile beginning 1/1/2023. Medical...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Jan 2, 20231 min read


NC income tax rate continues its decline
Hi North Carolinans (or is it North Carolinians?) ! Did you know that the NC income tax rate is going from 4.99% in 2022 (which was...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Dec 16, 20221 min read


2023 North Carolina interest rate increase
Hi everyone, it's already December, so I hope you're already into or getting into the spirit of the Holidays ! I know that I am, and...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Dec 2, 20221 min read


Maybe this is the year to get an IP-PIN from the IRS
Hi everyone ! I've noticed an increase in scam and spam activity over the last 6 months to a year. I myself have had to be more vigilant...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Nov 1, 20221 min read


What is the "NC pass-through entity tax"?
Hi everyone, hope you had/are having a nice summer ! I haven't done an info. post in a while, and something I wanted to bring up and...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Sep 8, 20222 min read


Business mileage deduction
In case you haven't heard, as a way to help deal with gas prices, the mileage allowance will increase to 62.5 cents per mile on 7/1. ...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Jun 20, 20221 min read


Business entity choices
Hi clients and friends ! How is your spring kicking off? I've noticed a lot of new businesses forming and former employees becoming...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Jun 1, 20221 min read


Please try to have all business related meals provided by restaurants and related business types
A typical business related "meals" situation that is entitled to a tax deduction, is when the owner brings in food for a staff meeting. ...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Feb 16, 20221 min read


A few more nice tax changes for NC
Hello clients and friends ! I hope your 2022 year is starting off nicely.... Continuing from my last post (NC Senate Bill 105 signed in...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Jan 28, 20222 min read


2022 mileage allowance
Hello ! A bit of "good" news in the tax world. The new business mileage allowance for 2022 is going up to 58.5 cents per mile. Not...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Dec 17, 20211 min read


The wait in NC is finally over !
Hi everyone ! I know it has been such a long time since I have posted some news. The last several months have been driving us North...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Nov 19, 20213 min read


The 2021 Advanced Child Tax Credit
2020 was a difficult tax year, filled with new provisions designed to help folks affected by COVID-19. 2021 is going to be another...

Kathryn Bruns, CPA
Jul 19, 20211 min read
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