Retirement Plans: The Great Debate
Written by John Hanigan, CPA, CFP A recent article in the Washington Post cited some disturbing trends in retirement savings, stating that one in four 401(k) participants raid their retirement savings for current expenditures and non-retirement needs. It also...
Last Minute “Fiscal Cliff” Agreement Averts Tax Consequences
On January 1, 2013, the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” was passed. Although we technically went over the “fiscal cliff”, the bill will go into effect retroactively for tax years beginning after 2012. This act prevents many of the tax increases that were...
Charitable Contribution Documentation: What Donors and Non Profit Organizations Need to Know
Written by Kiley Wiechman, CPA, Manager Taxpayers are allowed an itemized deduction for amounts contributed to qualified charities. However, donors must educate themselves on the documentation requirements related to their charitable contributions as inadequate...
Document Retention: How Long is Long Enough?
Document and record retention is an important issue, and one that our Firm frequently receives questions about. Without knowing what the document retention guidelines are, document storage can quickly lead to physical space issues and other problems. At the same time,...
Scott Becker Named to Managing Partner Elite by Accounting Today
HBE Becker Meyer Love LLP, one of Lincoln’s leading CPA and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that Managing Partner, Scott A. Becker, CPA, CFP, CVA, has been named as one of Accounting Today’s 10 outstanding firm leaders in its inaugural “Managing Partner...
Estate Planning: Five Tips for Gifting in 2012
Written by Melissa Schwab, Staff Accountant As we enter the third week of October, the temperatures are getting cooler and the leaves on the trees are beginning to fall. With only about 11 weeks remaining in 2012, now is a great time to start thinking of gifting...
HBE Launches Enhanced Customer Drop Box & Secure Email
Written by Jackie Duggan, MCP, MCSE, IT Director At HBE Becker Meyer Love LLP, we take pride in our commitment to proactively implement new tools and resources in order to more effectively meet the needs of our clients and deliver the excellent service that they have...
Celebrate National 401(k) Day!
Friday, September 7, 2012, is National 401(k) day, an annual celebration spotlighting the importance of employer-sponsored retirement plans and drawing attention to the increasing need for American workers to save for retirement. The average American will likely need...
Finance & Accounting Leaders Round Table Sessions Scheduled
HBE Becker Meyer Love LLP will begin hosting quarterly round table sessions for leaders in Accounting and Finance roles beginning in September, 2012. Accounting and Finance leaders from all industries are invited to join us for an opportunity to expand their...
Engineering Success: HBE’s Manufacturing Niche Group
Written by James D. Schulz, CPA, CVA, MT, Partner One of HBE Becker Meyer Love LLP’s core industry groups is our manufacturing niche group. The group focuses on various tax and accounting issues specifically related to the industry. There are many great opportunities...