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BHCB Celebrates our very own Jennifer Schempp

Posted on January 17th, 2024 by Shari Elias

This morning at an awards breakfast held at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, our very own Jennifer Schempp was honored with the CTCPA Women of the Year – Distinguished Service Award. She was cheered on by many of her BHCB colleagues. Congratulations Jenn! We are so proud of you. The following link provides more information […]

IRS makes changes for reporting 1099s, W-2s and other forms

Posted on January 12th, 2024 by Shari Elias

Starting for tax year 2023, if you have 10 or more information returns, they must be filed electronically.  This also includes Forms W-2, e-filed with the Social Security Administration. Final e-file regulation details are linked here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/e-file-information-returns

Itemizing Deductions on Your Federal Income Tax Return

Posted on December 29th, 2023 by Shari Elias

Once the 2023 tax year is over and the numbers are generally set in stone, you can itemize deductions on your federal income tax return if your total allowable itemized write-offs for the year exceeds your standard deduction allowance for the year. Otherwise, for 2023, you will claim the standard deduction, which is relatively high […]

Happy Holidays from BHCB

Posted on December 20th, 2023 by Shari Elias

Wishing you a joyous holiday season from all of us at Beers, Hamerman, Cohen & Burger, PC

Connecticut Society of CPAs Day of Giving

Posted on November 30th, 2023 by Shari Elias

On Tuesday, team members from both of our offices participated in the Connecticut Society of CPA’s Day of Giving held in Rocky Hill. This is the CTCPA’s third annual toy and food drive. All donations will be distributed between the Connecticut Foodshare and the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. For more information please follow this link […]

How Municipal Bonds Can Help Investors Manage Tax Exposure

Posted on November 27th, 2023 by Shari Elias

Municipal bonds (often referred to as “munis”) can be attractive to income-seeking investors because they provide an income stream exempt from federal and, in certain cases, state and local income taxes. Like other fixed-income investments, munis involve risk. But as part of a broadly diversified portfolio, they can offer you an effective way to increase […]

At this time of Thanksgiving celebration, our thoughts turn gratefully to you with warm appreciation. Our best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving.

Posted on November 21st, 2023 by Shari Elias

Our offices will be closing early on Wednesday November 21st and will remain closed through Friday November 24th.

Qualified charitable distributions allow eligible IRA owners up to $100,000 in tax-free gifts to charity

Posted on November 17th, 2023 by Shari Elias

WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service today reminded individual retirement arrangement (IRA) owners age 70½ or over that they can transfer up to $100,000 to charity tax-free each year. These transfers, known as qualified charitable distributions or QCDs, offer eligible older Americans a great way to easily give to charity before the end of the year. […]

Join BHCB at Fantasy of Lights!

Posted on November 15th, 2023 by Shari Elias

Beers, Hamerman, Cohen & Burger, PC will be hosting an evening at Goodwill Southern New England’s Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven on December 12th from 5-9pm. Follow the link below to purchase your tickets ahead Fantasy of Lights Goodwill of Southern New England is a progressive, community-based organization committed to […]

Congratulations to our very own Jennifer Schempp – CTCPA Women’s Awards Distinguished Service Award Winner

Posted on November 9th, 2023 by Shari Elias

Jennifer J. Schempp, CPA Beers, Hamerman, Cohen & Burger, PC Jennifer is a partner at Beers, Hamerman, Cohen & Burger, PC and is part of the team that oversees the audit and assurance practice at the firm. She has expertise in the employee benefit plan industry, specializing in ERISA plan auditing. She is treasurer of […]