Employee Retention Credit Schemes: What to Watch For
Last week, the IRS issued a renewed warning urging businesses to carefully review the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) guidelines before trying to claim the credit. According to the IRS, some third-party firms are taking aggressive or improper positions when it comes...
Announcing the Growth of our Omaha Partner Team with the Addition of Scott Scheef
Announcing the Growth of our Omaha Partner Team with the Addition of Scott ScheefHBE is pleased to announce the growth of our Omaha-based partner team with the move of Scott J. Scheef, CPA, CVA to the Omaha community. Scott will join current HBE partners Anne Fuhrman,...
Meet the 2023 Interns
HBE’s intern program has been designed to provide college students considering a career in public accounting with real-world experiences in audit, tax, and business advisory-related services. Unlike traditional intern programs, our intent at HBE is to provide our...
People Have Memories. Markets Don’t.
By David Booth Chairman and Founder | Dimensional Fund Advisors One of the best things about markets is that they don’t have memories. They don’t remember what happened last week or last year. They don’t even remember what happened a minute ago. Prices change based on...
USDA Announces Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program for Farmers
Written byCody D. McCain, CPATax Manager | HBE LLPFebruary 20, 2023 -- The USDA released a new program called the Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) to provide additional assistance to farmers that incurred losses from the pandemic. All farmers are potentially...
Tax Deadline for Individual Returns
February 10, 2023 - The April 2023 tax-filing deadline is coming up quickly, and we are working hard to ensure our clients' tax returns are completed on time. For those of you who have already provided your tax information to our office, we appreciate your prompt...
Retirement Savings Provisions You Should Know: The Secure 2.0 Act
Written byNiki L. Stehlik, CPADirector, Assurance January 23, 2023 -- President Biden signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0 Act (SECURE 2.0) on December 29, 2022, to increase retirement readiness for Americans. Over the year, there was...
Lancaster County Home and Business Owners – Take Note!
Written by, James D. Schulz, CPA, CVA, MTPartner | HBE LLP January 19, 2023 -- This week, Lancaster County released updated preliminary 2023 property valuations. Many property owners are seeing an increase in their property tax valuations of 10-30%, according to newly...
Nebraska Minimum Wage Increases to $10.50
Written byGrant NuttelmannManager | HBE LLP As a result of Nebraska Initiative 433, Minimum Wage Increase Initiative passed during the November 2022 elections, the Nebraska minimum wage has increased to $10.50 per hour effective January 1, 2023. Nebraska employers...
2022 Year-End Tax Planning Guides Now Available
December 8, 2022 -- As individuals and businesses prepare for the new year, it's essential to consider tax planning moves that you can take action on now to begin a strong and strategic 2023. The guides below overview legislative and regulatory changes, COVID impacts...