Firm News
IRS Announces Electronic Filing of Form 1023
In 2014, the IRS released Form 1023-EZ, which is a streamlined version of IRS Form 1023 that is intended to help small nonprofits apply for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status more easily. Form 1023-EZ and the user fee (which was reduced to $275 by the IRS effective July 1, 2016) must… Continue
Do You Know the Taxpayer Bill of Rights?
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights has been part of the Internal Revenue Code since 2015. Prior to that, the principles existed merely as a set of aspirational guidelines. Once the Taxpayer Bill of Rights was formally adopted, it became the duty of the IRS Commissioner to “ensure that employees of… Continue
Employment Opportunity
Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP seeks a full-time Receptionist to work in its 2933 Lititz Pike office. The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking ability, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a desire to be part of a team-oriented environment. Previous law firm experience is preferred,… Continue
Employment Opportunity
Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP seeks a full-time Estate Administration Paralegal to work with attorneys in its 2933 Lititz Pike office. The ideal candidate will have experience with Lackner estate administration software, as well as excellent self-management and inter-personal skills. We offer a comprehensive benefit package and a collegial work… Continue
Attorney Jonna Stratton Presents on First Steps To Starting a Business
Attorney Jonna Stratton served as a panelist and presenter at an October 25 workshop hosted and coordinated by the Eastern Pennsylvania Small Business Administration District Office and the Small Business Development Center of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Attorney Stratton discussed the legal structures available to Pennsylvania residents who wish to… Continue
GKH Welcomes Attorney Ian Brinkman
GKH is pleased to announce that Ian R. Brinkman has joined the firm as an associate attorney practicing in the areas of corporate, nonprofit and employment law, trademark law, real estate and business transactions, and individual and entity licensure and compliance issues. Ian holds a bachelor’s degree in C.L.E.G. (Communications,… Continue
Trademark Genericide – How Bad Grammar Kills a Brand
Businesses invest greatly in brands to catch and keep consumer attention. Some brands have become regular parts of our language – so instead of adjectives, they are nouns. Think fast: do you say Q-Tip cotton swab or just Q-tip? Frisbee flying disc or just Frisbee? Vaseline petroleum jelly or just… Continue
Team GKH Runs in Charity 5K
Ten runners from Gibbel Kraybill & Hess participated in the 2nd annual Clinic for Special Children 5k on Saturday, September 21. The event, presented by Nemours Children’s Health System, raised funds in support of the Clinic’s mission to serve children and adults who suffer from genetic and other complex medical… Continue
Attorney Peter Kraybill Participates in B Corp Champions Retreat
GKH attorney Peter Kraybill joined a group of Lancaster’s business leaders learning more about the B Corp/benefit corporation community movement nationwide during a 3-day conference in Los Angeles September 16-18. These local business leaders and B Corp supporters hope to raise awareness of benefit corporations as a target for mainstream… Continue
GKH Named Lancaster’s Favorite Law Firm
For five out of the last six years, Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP has been voted Lancaster’s favorite law firm in the LNP Readers’ Choice Awards. GKH is grateful for this unique honor. It has been our privilege to serve the people and businesses of our community since 1977. By… Continue