Keeping up, non-obsessively, with current events is a good thing. Considering that both the IRS and government seem to get their kicks from shaking things up daily, this is especially true for Bourke Accounting pros. However, Bourke Accounting experts aren’t solely watching the dry world of finance – they keep an eye on everything. Hence,… Read More

Sarah: That’s not fair! Jareth, The Goblin King: You say that so often. I wonder what your basis for comparison is. Labyrinth, 1986 At Bourke Accounting, Bill has a sort of hands-off, trial by fire, mentoring approach. Consistent with this philosophy, he handed me a book chock full of the new tax changes birthed by… Read More

Most of us have received an unsolicited email regarding a certain Nigerian prince who, inexplicably, needs help getting his money out of Nigeria. I was 22 when I received my first email. It seemed very strange that a prince from another country would seek out a college student, living on Ramen, to secure his money.… Read More

For years, tax prepares have reported payments that meet the requirements (under 71(b)(2)) as deductible alimony by the payer, along with the recipient’s Social Security number, to ensure the recipient reports the matching amount as income. The taxpayers must have a written divorce or separation agreement, and the agreement must meet several tests to be… Read More