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If a family member of someone close to you passes away, one of the last things on your mind is filing taxes on their behalf. Although, when someone passes away it is still necessary that their tax return be filed in the year that they passed away, as well as years prior that they might not have filed a return. Gurian CPA has provided some tips on filing a tax return on behalf of someone that has...

One of many concerns you have while filing your tax return is raising a red flag to the IRS to be audited. You can’t 100 percent protect yourself from an audit because sometimes it’s just the luck of the draw, but you can lower your odds of being audited by following the provided tips below. 1. Understand the selection process Like mentioned above, sometimes it’s just the luck of the draw that...

The Original Chicken-N-Rice was founded as a fried chicken restaurant with an Asian twist on August of 1989. Their first location was opened at Northwest Highway and Webb Chapel Extension under the name Chicken N Rice. Although their concept is simple, offering steaming hot chicken wings and fingers at a low price with speedy service, their unique product and providing excellent customer service...

If you’re working like crazy and still just squeezing by, living paycheck to paycheck. Don’t worry, you’re definitely not alone. An overwhelming 78% of the US population, those being full time employees share this in common with you. When you’re just starting off your career and learning to be independent, long-term financial planning and security is usually not your top priority. Paying rent and...

[agni_image img_url=”2444″ alignment=”center”]With Christmas in full view and tax season right around the corner, Gurian CPA has complied the 12 Tax Tips of Christmas to ensure that you’re fully prepared when it comes to filing your tax return for the upcoming tax season. This is an ongoing post with a Tax Tip of Christmas posted every business day until Christmas, so make sure that you stay...

December 3rd-7th 2018 is National Tax Security Awareness week. National Tax Security Awareness Week was created by the IRS, State Tax Agencies and Tax Industry to encourage both individual and business taxpayers to take steps to protect their tax data and identities in advance of the 2019 filing season. In light of the National Tax Security Awareness Week, Gurian CPA has provided cyber security...

After the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 (TCJA), business owners should consider consulting with a professional tax advisor when it comes to the deductibility of their meals and entertainment expenses. Congress has been skeptical of these types of deductions because business owners have been known to claim expenses for activities that are unrelated to business expenses. Because of this, Congress...

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and if that’s not exciting enough on its own, it’s also followed by two of the most popular days for all you shopaholics and bargain hunters. It’s that time of year where everyone has been purging the internet and local catalogs looking for the ultimate deals for their loved ones Christmas gifts. Or, let’s admit it, maybe a gift for yourself. Even after all that research...

2018 is the year that the new tax law, imposed my President Donald Trump in December 2017, is now in affect. We’ve all had a year to prepare for the changes, however many still don’t know exactly how the 2018 Tax Reform will affect them for their 2019 tax season. The new tax law is keeping the 7 tax brackets but has increased the salary ranges. The standard deduction has been increased, while...

Brooks and Bradley Anderson are East Dallas-based brother who had the good fortune to be raised by their French grandmère, Ma. They were bred with love for reading, culture, travel and an appetite for food an drink which lead to the creation of Boulevardier, Rapscallion and Veritas Wine Room. “neo-bistro” Boulevardier Boulevardier is a French-Inspired, Neighborhood-Friendly Bistro located in the...