When is the best time to begin claiming Social Security? Our benefit analysis service can help you decide.
On November 2, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. Although originally intended to raise the federal spending and debt limits through 2017, the bill also ends two popular and well-used Social Security retirement benefit claiming...
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
FROM THE PARTNERS & STAFF AT HBE BECKER MEYER LOVE LLP Please note that our office will close at noon on Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24), and will remain closed on Christmas Day (Friday, December 25). In addition, we will close at 3:00 PM on Thursday,...
Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015
On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed into law the “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015.” The Act permanently extends over 20 tax relief provisions that have long been temporary. Below are a few highlights of the provisions that are included...
Update on IRS Tangible Property Regulations: Safe Harbor
EXPENSING VS. CAPITALIZING AND DEPRECIATING By Michael J. Arens, CPA Summary The IRS has announced that it will raise the de minimis safe harbor deductible amount for purchases of tangible property by taxpayers without applicable financial statements (AFSs) to $2,500...
What You Need to Know About Changes to Social Security
On Nov. 2., 2015, President Obama signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. The bill, which had obtained overwhelming support in Congress from both political parties, was originally intended to raise federal spending and debt limits through 2017. Several...
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The Importance of Employee Handbooks
Question: What is the benefit of investing in the creation of an employee handbook? Answer: A handbook sets expectations and general guidelines for employees to operate under, promotes treating employees with fair and consistent practices, outlines employee benefits,...
Reminder of ACA Reporting Requirements for 2016
Beginning December 31, 2015, large employers (over 50 FTEs) must file two forms with the IRS to provide information about the number of employees, whether they were enrolled in a health plan, the employees’ share of costs and much more. Form 1095-B/1095-C,...
You’re Invited! HBE Blood Drive
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2015 We have so much to be thankful for at HBE, and being generous with the give of blood is one we can easily give. Therefore, we are partnering with Nebraska Community Blood Bank for an on-site blood drive on Monday, October 12, 2015. This is an...
BACK TO SCHOOL 2015
It’s that time of year again! Summer is officially over and kids everywhere are kicking off an exciting new year of learning. From toddlers starting in “big kid” daycare rooms to high school students starting their senior year, we’re marking the occasion by sharing a...