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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

Charitable Giving with Trusts, Foundations and Donor-Advised Funds

Recent federal tax law changes pertaining to itemized deductions have caused many people to rethink how they make charitable gifts. With the increased standard deduction, far fewer taxpayers will itemize, which means that small charitable contributions may not create the tax benefit the donor anticipated. At the same time, many… 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

OK Boomer – Not OK in the Workplace

The phrase “ok boomer” is seen by many as the retort of Millennials and Gen Z to dismissive older generations in all sorts of disagreements from climate change to gender identity to musical tastes. In essence, this retort implies “you’re too old to get it.” While the phrase may be… Continue

Rental Real Estate and the Qualified Business Income Tax Deduction

The Tax Cuts and Job Act established the qualified business income (QBI) tax deduction in section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code.  Congress enacted section 199A to provide a deduction to non-corporate taxpayers of up to 20 percent of the taxpayer’s qualified business income from a qualified trade or business,… 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