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Certified Public Accountant, Registered Financial Consultant, CEO at
CC Garcia & Co PC
San Antonio Texas 78213
C.C. Garcia & Co., P.C., Certified Public Accountants is a full-service accounting firm located in San Antonio, Texas. We can provide you with assistance in all your tax, financial, and business affairs — assistance that will improve your total financial well-being.
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6800 Park Ten Blvd., Suite 191 W
San Antonio, Texas 78213
Phone: (210) 732-7701
Fax: (210) 732-8715
Donating to a charity does not only help advance a cause that you have passion for, it also helps bring down your tax bill. This article explores everything you need to know about...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 07/17/2021
You can receive income in the form of money, goods, or services. This section deals with several types of taxable and non-taxable income. It includes discussions on employee salaries...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 07/06/2021
A zero-coupon bond is a type of bond that earns no interest during its lifetime. A zero-coupon bond is issued with a sudden reduction in par value or face value, which is the amount...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 06/25/2021
The tax basis for your estate is what you paid for the property and all of its improvements and is generally different from the estate's purchase price. Often, the tax basis of...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 06/18/2021
Tax season is usually hectic for many businesses, with many things to keep tabs on. Of course, running a business is stressful, but adding tax preparation excesses can make it horrible. However,...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 06/11/2021
Uncle Sam has a series of collection methods in its arsenal, and two of the most common and aggressive tools are tax lien and levy. Sadly, Uncle Sam is far from being gentle with any...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 06/06/2021
Most taxpayers are only concerned with completing the filing process as quickly and easily as possible. That being said, when it comes to answering each question, please think carefully...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 05/30/2021
One of the essential parts of your financial planning is your tax saving plans. Your strategy to save on taxes should be the type that will help keep tax using insurance as your corpus....
The wage garnishment on a federal student loan occurs when the employer deducts part of the payment to repay the student loan after non-payment. Please note that under the Covid-19...
There has been a lot of talk about tax penalties under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in recent years. You may have heard of this tax penalty known as "individual mandate."Simply...
According to the IRS, tax rates will depend on the taxpayer's source of income. Your income from the sale of stocks, for example, will generally be taxed at a lower rate than your...
According to the Christian faith, Jesus responded to a question when asked if it was right to pay taxes by saying, "Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and God what belongs...
This is an employer-sponsored pension plan that offers qualified employees a guaranteed payment during retirement. This is an alternative to the defined contribution plan, which allows...
The IRS has issued guidelines on the denial and revocation of passports due to serious tax violations. The IRS must notify the State Department when a person has a "serious"...
The IRS assesses penalties and interest on the employer's account when they fail to collect, report, and remit payroll taxes. You may be personally liable for failure to withhold...
Formerly known as the retirement savings contribution credit, the saver's credit offers a special tax reduction for low and modest-income taxpayers who save for their retirement....
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a benefit program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly payments to people facing significant physical and...
Taxation of trust fund incomeDeath and taxes are two things that you cannot avoid in life. While there are ways to minimize your tax participation, you certainly can't get rid...
The nation owes a debt of gratitude to veterans, yet sometimes these heroes come back home and pay huge taxes, which places a significant burden on them. This realization led to a...
Most taxpayers have never had a reason to go to court. Going to court can be intimidating because on the other side of the case is the IRS. Find out how the tax court works and how...
One of the many documents your employer will ask you to complete is IRS Form W-4: Employee Withholding Certificate when you get a new job. The way you complete this Form determines...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 02/17/2021
A Ponzi scheme is an investment scam in which the conspirator uses the money invested in creating a false return on the investment.According to an article on CNBC.com, officials uncovered...
The social security program is financed mainly by payroll taxes. This means that workers' taxes today will help fund retirees' benefits, and as soon as they start receiving...
What are foreign tax credits?Foreign tax credits are non-refundable income tax credits paid to a foreign government because of income tax. The foreign tax credit is available for those...
One of the most common mistakes businesses make is not having the right status for a worker. The options are employees or self-employed.An independent contractor (IC) carries out an...
The adoption credit is a nonrefundable tax credit, which means that the tax credit amount is limited to taxes due on your 2020 income tax return. Any additional credit value can be...
Couples living in a community property state own their marital properties, income, and assets jointly. If you earn around $75,000, the income is yours as much as it is your spouse....
The IRS deals with foreclosure as well as the sale of a property. It was already yours, and you no longer own it, so you could end up paying taxes on a mortgaged property. The event...
With an April 15 tax deadline just around the corner, getting here sooner than we all want or expect it to, last minute filers and even those individuals and businesses who begin to...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 12/21/2020
All investors and shareholders that get dividends and distribution will have the dividend reported on IRS Form 1099. Examples of dividends reflected on the 1099 DIV form are capital...
What is an Accounting Method?An accounting method refers to the rules that a business follows when reporting income and expenses. The two main accounting methods are accrual accounting...
Section 4261 of the IRC typically imposes a special 7.5% air tax on amounts paid for "taxable transportation" and certain segment-specific dollar taxes. However, certain...
There are essential elements in the 2018 tax law changes that will affect farmers and their families. These changes span through to 2025.Effect on Individuals Standard Deduction:...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 11/18/2020
The medical expense deduction is large enough to cover pregnancy tests, braille books, and smoking cessation programs. However, it doesn't cover everything you pay to stay healthy....
There is a way you can deduct the medical expenses of another person, even if the person is not under the same roof as you. This is a tax break that many do not utilize, especially...
What is the Internal Revenue Code?The Internal Revenue Code refers to Title 26 of the United States Code. "Formal consolidation and codification of the United States' general...
The Internal Revenue Service recently published new, higher contribution limits for health savings accounts for 2021. An individual is allowed to contribute $ 3,600, while it is $...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 10/15/2020
How much you paid for your cryptocurrency (cost basis) greatly impacts the taxes you pay when you finally sell them. Understanding how the specific ID, first-in, first-out (FIFO),...
When it comes to taxes, people often make mistakes which are quite normal. However, when these mistakes lead the IRS to perform audits of your business or personal assets, repaying...
For people in the real estate business with agents that you give commissions after every sale or lease, you must report such payment on a 1099 MISC form. Your obligation as an employer...
The EITC (earned income tax credit) is a refundable credit that applies to all taxes owed after completing the return and calculating the amount owed. The Internal Revenue Service...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 09/14/2020
Accumulating financial assets in a tough and competitive world is hard work. Yet, no matter how much you have, there are sharks and potholes along the way ready to eat at your financial...
While the separate filing of tax is a good idea and comes with its advantages, filing jointly brings about significant tax breaks in addition to being a simple method. We compiled...
A particular problem often arises when one spouse feels that he or she has been unfairly affected by the other spouse's tax liability. Married taxpayers who file a joint income...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 08/20/2020
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 reduced the federal income tax rate for C Corps to 21%, effective January 1, 2018. With this tax rate reduction, business owners can assess...
We want to remind you of the federal education tax benefits you may be eligible for. Making the most of these tax benefits would help reduce spending on higher education.If you're...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 07/24/2020
The current COVID-19 pandemic that has been affecting millions of American people that lead them to file for unemployment which 30 million already did and more in the future. The Coronavirus...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 07/17/2020
Most experts suggest that you undergo a regular financial examination every year or after a major life event (such as getting married or a divorce). It is important to follow a system...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 07/16/2020
Variable annuities are packed with tax benefits which is why investors are in love with it. Until you take the money out, it will compound tax-free. The products are selling at the...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 07/09/2020
Paying for college is quite difficult, but you should think about finding the best student loans and the best student loan rates, and it can be a difficult task. How do you find the...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 06/22/2020
The CARES Act recently passed into law some measures to stimulate the economy. There is a provision that allows retirees to stop taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) from 401(k)...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 06/22/2020
Given that virtually all retirees receive social security benefits, it is apparently not unexpected that many fraudsters will present the program in fraudulent phone calls, emails,...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 06/11/2020
As the saying goes, to be forewarned is to be forearmed. After preparing the Form 1099 MISC forms, stop and check if the info entered is correct. Before submitting these forms to individuals...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 06/11/2020
As a home business owner, you can make several tax deductions related to the cost of running your business, including expenses incurred to run your business from a home office. There...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 05/17/2020
Do you have a hard time sleeping at night thinking of your financial problems? Does your money problems trigger your anxiety? Don't ignore that because financial problems could...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 04/02/2020
The base erosion and anti-abuse tax apply to some corporations that make "base erosion payments." Formed as part of the Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA), BEAT accrued in taxable...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 04/02/2020
The Lifetime Learning Credit and American Opportunity Tax Credit reduces the amount of tax you owe. Taxpayers could even qualify for a refund with AOTC should the credit be more than...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 02/21/2020