GKH Ardmore Office Sponsors School Supplies Giveaway
Students at Lindley Academy Charter School in Philadelphia received free backpacks and school supplies on January 15, Martin Luther King Day. Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP, through its Ardmore office, partnered with The World Was Made For You Inc. to provide funding for the items that were distributed. The World… Continue
The Likely Effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
After several iterations and no shortage of political posturing, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been passed by both houses of Congress. All that remains for the bill to become law is the President’s signature. The expectation was that President Trump would sign the bill before year-end, but that… Continue
Lindsay O’Neil Joins Lancaster Attorneys at TLC
On December 14 attorney Lindsay O’Neil joined several other local attorneys for a Lancaster Bar Association Foundation-sponsored holiday party for families at the Transitional Living Center (TLC). More than 30 children enjoyed a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus and received a bag full of gifts based on their wish… Continue
New Tax Law Affecting Partnerships and LLCs
In 2015, a fundamental change was made to the law dealing with IRS audit procedures for partnerships and multi-member LLCs that are taxed as partnerships. This new law is slated to go into effect on January 1, 2018, and will have a significant impact on partners and partnerships. Under the… Continue
Intellectual Property Seminar
Corporate Practice Group attorneys Peter Kraybill, Jonna Stratton and Angelo Fiorentino presented “Protecting Trademarks and Copyrights” on November 28. Using a hypothetical case study, the three presenters discussed interstate commerce, websites, social media, and their intersection with intellectual property law. They focused on the steps proactive businesses and nonprofits should… Continue
Attorney Ann Martin Presents on Estate and Long-Term Care Planning
Attorney Ann Martin presented a seminar on estate and long-term care planning at Mountville Church of the Brethren on Sunday, November 26, 2017. During the session, attorney Martin discussed foundational estate planning documents and long-term care planning issues, including an overview of Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Long-Term Care program. The November… Continue
Summary of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
On November 2, the House of Representatives released its long-awaited tax bill, referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. After debate in the House Ways and Means Committee, scheduled for this week, the authors of the bill hope that the full House will pass the bill by November… Continue
GKH Joins List of Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation Attorneys
Pennsylvania has more than 50 B Lab certified benefit corporations and companies, several of which serve the Lancaster community. GKH attorneys Peter Kraybill and Jonna Stratton have recently been acknowledged for their work in this developing field, by mention in the list of Pennsylvania attorneys able to assist businesses that… Continue
Inflation Adjustments for Tax Benefits in 2018
The Internal Revenue Service just released the annual inflation adjustments for 2018 for changes in tax rate schedules, various tax-related benefits, and limitations on benefits and contributions for qualified retirement plans. Several of the changes that affect a broad spectrum of taxpayers include the following: The standard deduction for married… Continue
GKH Serves Community Meal
A team of 24 GKH attorneys and support staff prepared and served a meal to almost 170 guests on October 23. The meal was part of the Community Meal program, an initiative of the Lancaster County Council of Churches. Across Lancaster City, free meals are served three times a day,… Continue