Industries
Industries We Work With
Construction
Whether your business is a start-up or a multi-million dollar entity, trust our experienced team for the personalized service and guidance you need to succeed.
REAL ESTATE
We find the tax advantages in every transaction and provide customized valuation, planning and financial services.
Professional Services
Let our professional tax team plan a personalized strategy based on your goals for growth and financial security.
MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION
From start-ups to global companies, our professionals have assisted some of the most successful companies in the industry.
Life Sciences / Biotechnology
SPECIALTY ACCOUNTING, PLANNING AND ADVISORY SERVICES
Our experienced professionals routinely provide a broad range of resources tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients. From traditional services such as tax planning, audits, reviews, and compilations to specialized fields of practice such as business valuations and tools for start-ups, you can rely on the experience, knowledge and professionalism of our people.
We take pride in the diverse range of topics and skills mastered by our team, our consistently high level of accessibility to clients, and our ability to meet all of their service and advisory needs. We see every engagement as an opportunity to begin a new client relationship or build upon an existing one. In addition, we always strive to establish clear communication and a comprehensive understanding of each client’s situation so that we can provide the highest quality service.
The visionary, client-centered approach of our firm empowers our team in reaching our primary goal – to become the provider of choice for individuals and businesses across our region and beyond.
Traditional
- Audits, Reviews & Compilations
- Customized Tax Strategies
- Technology Solutions
- Trusts & Estates
- Mergers & Acquisitions / Due Diligence
Specialty
- Employee Benefit Audits
- Valuations
- Family Office Assistance
- Startup Services
Outsourced Accounting
Working with companies from startups to middle market companies, Stephano Plus functions as an extension of your team—bringing you the services and advice you need for a strong financial foundation.
WITH YOU FROM THE GROUND UP
Several members of the Stephano Slack team worked for construction companies before entering the field of public accounting, building a body of experience in accounting practices and key rules and procedures unique to the industry. We’re well prepared to assist your company in project planning, cash flow management, market growth projections, and risk assessment. Construction industry tax and financial regulations are constantly changing. We take pride in our ability to keep clients current with compliance issues and ahead of the curve in terms of understanding the business and tax consequences of new and existing projects.
Our client list includes construction managers, general contractors and subcontractors. Whether you need financial statements with guaranteed accuracy, job cost and billing software solutions or help in planning with an eye toward maximizing profits and minimizing your tax burden, our firm is willing to work with you on a one-to-one basis to understand your business goals and ultimately help you achieve success.
SERVICES
- Asset Management
- Bookkeeping and Bill Paying
- Job Cost Management
- Tax Compliance, Planning, and Preparation
- Technology Consulting
- Cash flow Monitoring and Analysis
Tax Articles
Significant Pennsylvania Tax Change
Governor Tom Wolf has announced the successful January 1, 2016 phase-out of Pennsylvania’s Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise tax. The governor notes that the phase-out had been proposed 15 years ago, but the elimination had been delayed several times.
Intern Insight
December is here and finals start in just over a week. As the fall semester begins to close, so does the fall portion of my internship at Stephano Slack. Looking back at what I have done in my time here, I am amazed at how much I have learned in such a short period of...
DAF 101: Advice Worthy of Sharing
You may be hearing a lot about Donor-Advised Funds (“DAFs”) – a hot topic right now in the philanthropic sector. DAFs offer high net worth individuals estate and tax planning advantages, while avoiding the startup costs and administrative expenses of opening a small...
Intern Insight
Hello! I am Jeff. I am a senior at Temple University. My major is in Accounting and my minor is Management Information Systems. I am graduating after this spring semester. I started my internship with Stephano Slack LLC in the beginning of September this year and I...
Accounting Adventures with Kayleen
X Marks the Spot…The Accounting Scavenger Hunt Over the last few weeks, I have been working on what feels like two different accounting scavenger hunts. While both projects were different in nature, they had one thing in common, the quest to solve the unknown. Each...
To Work or Not Work….That is the Question
Some insight from our intern Ben... I had heard multiple times that I shouldn’t work during my senior year, that I should take my classes and spend the rest of my time enjoying my last year of school. Over the summer, I thought a lot about what I should do during my...
Ready… Set… Go with some New Intern Insight!
The latest insight from one of our current interns from Philly U, Kayleen! Enjoy 🙂 “So, do you like tax or audit?” This could very well be the most daunting question someone could ask an accounting student. When I began my internship search my junior year, I was...
Taxpayer Wynne is a winner when it comes to foreign tax credits
Recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could affect multistate taxpayers. Comptroller of the Treasury of Maryland v. Wynne et ux (No 13-485) The United States Supreme Court recently decided that a Maryland resident taxpayer can deduct taxes paid outside the state of...
Pennsylvania EITC/OSTC Changes and New Opportunities
Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)/Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Act 194 of 2014 was signed into law on October 31, 2014 for PA fiscal year 2014/2015 Impact: Special purpose entities, or a subsidiary of an existing firm, may be...
“How do I know I am NOT paying too much in personal Federal Income Taxes?”
“How do I know I am NOT paying too much in personal Federal Income Taxes?” Stan Wielgus CPA, and Jennifer Crawford CPA – Stephano Slack LLC Tax Department How often have we heard this totally rational question from clients of all income and net worth...
BUY, SELL AND INVEST WITH CONFIDENCE
Current economic conditions present significant challenges to those engaged in real estate transactions. That’s why investors, developers, and property owners rely on the team at Stephano Slack for support. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming purchase or sale, or need help in reducing the risks presented by market fluctuations, interest rates, and tax law changes, we’ll provide the advice and services needed to close your transaction in a timely and profitable manner. We’ll also work seamlessly with other professionals such as attorneys, banks, and investment counselors to produce the desired results.
Over the years, we’ve used our expertise to serve developers, agencies and individuals at transaction time. We are also experienced in providing a complete body of services to property owners, ranging from tax planning and preparation to financial statements, audits and agreed-upon procedures. Contact us to be sure that you’re making the most of each real estate ownership opportunity.
SERVICES
- Financial Statements
- Tax Planning and Preparation
- Acquisition Evaluations
- Tax-Deferred Exchanges
- Income/Loss Allocations
Related Articles
Significant Pennsylvania Tax Change
Governor Tom Wolf has announced the successful January 1, 2016 phase-out of Pennsylvania’s Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise tax. The governor notes that the phase-out had been proposed 15 years ago, but the elimination had been delayed several times.
Intern Insight
December is here and finals start in just over a week. As the fall semester begins to close, so does the fall portion of my internship at Stephano Slack. Looking back at what I have done in my time here, I am amazed at how much I have learned in such a short period of...
DAF 101: Advice Worthy of Sharing
You may be hearing a lot about Donor-Advised Funds (“DAFs”) – a hot topic right now in the philanthropic sector. DAFs offer high net worth individuals estate and tax planning advantages, while avoiding the startup costs and administrative expenses of opening a small...
Intern Insight
Hello! I am Jeff. I am a senior at Temple University. My major is in Accounting and my minor is Management Information Systems. I am graduating after this spring semester. I started my internship with Stephano Slack LLC in the beginning of September this year and I...
Accounting Adventures with Kayleen
X Marks the Spot…The Accounting Scavenger Hunt Over the last few weeks, I have been working on what feels like two different accounting scavenger hunts. While both projects were different in nature, they had one thing in common, the quest to solve the unknown. Each...
To Work or Not Work….That is the Question
Some insight from our intern Ben... I had heard multiple times that I shouldn’t work during my senior year, that I should take my classes and spend the rest of my time enjoying my last year of school. Over the summer, I thought a lot about what I should do during my...
Ready… Set… Go with some New Intern Insight!
The latest insight from one of our current interns from Philly U, Kayleen! Enjoy 🙂 “So, do you like tax or audit?” This could very well be the most daunting question someone could ask an accounting student. When I began my internship search my junior year, I was...
Taxpayer Wynne is a winner when it comes to foreign tax credits
Recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could affect multistate taxpayers. Comptroller of the Treasury of Maryland v. Wynne et ux (No 13-485) The United States Supreme Court recently decided that a Maryland resident taxpayer can deduct taxes paid outside the state of...
Pennsylvania EITC/OSTC Changes and New Opportunities
Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)/Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Act 194 of 2014 was signed into law on October 31, 2014 for PA fiscal year 2014/2015 Impact: Special purpose entities, or a subsidiary of an existing firm, may be...
“How do I know I am NOT paying too much in personal Federal Income Taxes?”
“How do I know I am NOT paying too much in personal Federal Income Taxes?” Stan Wielgus CPA, and Jennifer Crawford CPA – Stephano Slack LLC Tax Department How often have we heard this totally rational question from clients of all income and net worth...
MAXIMIZE YOUR TAX STRATEGY
Our tax planning professionals are active year-round, using the newest electronic resources to monitor changes to IRS, state and local regulations. They work to keep our clients updated on the potential impact of these developments on their personal finances and business earnings. Members of our team have hands-on experience in leading industries such as manufacturing, wholesale distribution, real estate and professional services, in addition to estate planning for high net worth individuals.
Is there a merger, acquisition or reorganization in your business future? Let our tax team handle the preparation. Our professionals offer decades of experience in structuring acquisitions, performing due diligence, and creating comprehensive plans that include state and local income, sales, franchise and other applicable taxes. We’ll develop a plan that minimizes your tax burden and maximizes your earnings, and help to execute that plan using the latest tax information software technologies.
SERVICES
- Customized Tax Plan Development
- Monitoring of Tax Legislation
- Tax Accounting (SFAS109 and FIN 48)
- State and Local Tax Services
- Estate Planning Assistance
Related Articles
Significant Pennsylvania Tax Change
Governor Tom Wolf has announced the successful January 1, 2016 phase-out of Pennsylvania’s Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise tax. The governor notes that the phase-out had been proposed 15 years ago, but the elimination had been delayed several times.
Intern Insight
December is here and finals start in just over a week. As the fall semester begins to close, so does the fall portion of my internship at Stephano Slack. Looking back at what I have done in my time here, I am amazed at how much I have learned in such a short period of...
DAF 101: Advice Worthy of Sharing
You may be hearing a lot about Donor-Advised Funds (“DAFs”) – a hot topic right now in the philanthropic sector. DAFs offer high net worth individuals estate and tax planning advantages, while avoiding the startup costs and administrative expenses of opening a small...
Intern Insight
Hello! I am Jeff. I am a senior at Temple University. My major is in Accounting and my minor is Management Information Systems. I am graduating after this spring semester. I started my internship with Stephano Slack LLC in the beginning of September this year and I...
Accounting Adventures with Kayleen
X Marks the Spot…The Accounting Scavenger Hunt Over the last few weeks, I have been working on what feels like two different accounting scavenger hunts. While both projects were different in nature, they had one thing in common, the quest to solve the unknown. Each...
To Work or Not Work….That is the Question
Some insight from our intern Ben... I had heard multiple times that I shouldn’t work during my senior year, that I should take my classes and spend the rest of my time enjoying my last year of school. Over the summer, I thought a lot about what I should do during my...
Ready… Set… Go with some New Intern Insight!
The latest insight from one of our current interns from Philly U, Kayleen! Enjoy 🙂 “So, do you like tax or audit?” This could very well be the most daunting question someone could ask an accounting student. When I began my internship search my junior year, I was...
Taxpayer Wynne is a winner when it comes to foreign tax credits
Recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could affect multistate taxpayers. Comptroller of the Treasury of Maryland v. Wynne et ux (No 13-485) The United States Supreme Court recently decided that a Maryland resident taxpayer can deduct taxes paid outside the state of...
Pennsylvania EITC/OSTC Changes and New Opportunities
Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)/Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Act 194 of 2014 was signed into law on October 31, 2014 for PA fiscal year 2014/2015 Impact: Special purpose entities, or a subsidiary of an existing firm, may be...
“How do I know I am NOT paying too much in personal Federal Income Taxes?”
“How do I know I am NOT paying too much in personal Federal Income Taxes?” Stan Wielgus CPA, and Jennifer Crawford CPA – Stephano Slack LLC Tax Department How often have we heard this totally rational question from clients of all income and net worth...
EXPERTS IN STRATEGIC GROWTH PLANNING
At Stephano Slack, our team of specialists in the manufacturing and distribution industry will take the time to get acquainted with your business and evaluate its unique features and requirements. We serve enterprises of all sizes, providing advice and services related to tax matters, auditing, and accounting, as well as business valuations and customized advisory services. We also partner with clients to manage everyday industry concerns such as cash flow, inventory control, production, and tax planning and compliance. Our team members have guided businesses through all stages of growth, from start-ups to multi-million dollar success stories. We’ll partner with you to accurately assess the current status of your business, plan for the future, plus set specific goals and meet them, all while providing a level of personalized service that exceeds your highest expectations.
Are you confident in your current tax strategy? Are you ready to take a closer look at the current value or future earnings potential of your business? Contact us today —we’ll find the solutions best suited to your enterprise and implement them to produce optimal results.
SERVICES
- Audit and Accounting Services: audits, reviews, compilations and agreed-upon procedures
- Business Advisory
- Business Valuations
- Inventory Control and Production Strategies
- Tax Strategies and Compliance
Blogs
Significant Pennsylvania Tax Change
Governor Tom Wolf has announced the successful January 1, 2016 phase-out of Pennsylvania’s Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise tax. The governor notes that the phase-out had been proposed 15 years ago, but the elimination had been delayed several times.
Intern Insight
December is here and finals start in just over a week. As the fall semester begins to close, so does the fall portion of my internship at Stephano Slack. Looking back at what I have done in my time here, I am amazed at how much I have learned in such a short period of...
DAF 101: Advice Worthy of Sharing
You may be hearing a lot about Donor-Advised Funds (“DAFs”) – a hot topic right now in the philanthropic sector. DAFs offer high net worth individuals estate and tax planning advantages, while avoiding the startup costs and administrative expenses of opening a small...
Intern Insight
Hello! I am Jeff. I am a senior at Temple University. My major is in Accounting and my minor is Management Information Systems. I am graduating after this spring semester. I started my internship with Stephano Slack LLC in the beginning of September this year and I...
Accounting Adventures with Kayleen
X Marks the Spot…The Accounting Scavenger Hunt Over the last few weeks, I have been working on what feels like two different accounting scavenger hunts. While both projects were different in nature, they had one thing in common, the quest to solve the unknown. Each...
To Work or Not Work….That is the Question
Some insight from our intern Ben... I had heard multiple times that I shouldn’t work during my senior year, that I should take my classes and spend the rest of my time enjoying my last year of school. Over the summer, I thought a lot about what I should do during my...
Ready… Set… Go with some New Intern Insight!
The latest insight from one of our current interns from Philly U, Kayleen! Enjoy 🙂 “So, do you like tax or audit?” This could very well be the most daunting question someone could ask an accounting student. When I began my internship search my junior year, I was...
Taxpayer Wynne is a winner when it comes to foreign tax credits
Recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could affect multistate taxpayers. Comptroller of the Treasury of Maryland v. Wynne et ux (No 13-485) The United States Supreme Court recently decided that a Maryland resident taxpayer can deduct taxes paid outside the state of...
Pennsylvania EITC/OSTC Changes and New Opportunities
Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)/Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Act 194 of 2014 was signed into law on October 31, 2014 for PA fiscal year 2014/2015 Impact: Special purpose entities, or a subsidiary of an existing firm, may be...
“How do I know I am NOT paying too much in personal Federal Income Taxes?”
“How do I know I am NOT paying too much in personal Federal Income Taxes?” Stan Wielgus CPA, and Jennifer Crawford CPA – Stephano Slack LLC Tax Department How often have we heard this totally rational question from clients of all income and net worth...
YOUR PARTNER IN NONPROFIT PLANNING AND GROWTH
At Stephano Slack LLC, we work with nonprofits dedicated to a variety of purposes, including but not limited to charitable, cultural, and religious organizations, foundations, and scientific and research organizations. Our team members offer extensive knowledge of the laws and regulations that define nonprofit operations and monitor changes so that our clients can take action to ensure the best possible financial result. They will get acquainted with your organization and provide personalized assistance in choosing the accounting, tax and consulting services needed to satisfy the unique requirements of your nonprofit.
Our dedicated professionals will assist in organizing your nonprofit operations for maximum efficiency, tax planning and preparation, employee compensation, and benefit plan management. Take advantage of our expertise — we’ll handle the accounting details and you’ll have more time to focus on your mission.
SERVICES
- Tax Compliance and Planning
- Nonprofit Audits
- Tax-Exempt Status Reviews
- Budgeting
- Entity Structuring
- Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Related Articles
Significant Pennsylvania Tax Change
Governor Tom Wolf has announced the successful January 1, 2016 phase-out of Pennsylvania’s Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise tax. The governor notes that the phase-out had been proposed 15 years ago, but the elimination had been delayed several times.
Intern Insight
December is here and finals start in just over a week. As the fall semester begins to close, so does the fall portion of my internship at Stephano Slack. Looking back at what I have done in my time here, I am amazed at how much I have learned in such a short period of...
DAF 101: Advice Worthy of Sharing
You may be hearing a lot about Donor-Advised Funds (“DAFs”) – a hot topic right now in the philanthropic sector. DAFs offer high net worth individuals estate and tax planning advantages, while avoiding the startup costs and administrative expenses of opening a small...
Intern Insight
Hello! I am Jeff. I am a senior at Temple University. My major is in Accounting and my minor is Management Information Systems. I am graduating after this spring semester. I started my internship with Stephano Slack LLC in the beginning of September this year and I...
Accounting Adventures with Kayleen
X Marks the Spot…The Accounting Scavenger Hunt Over the last few weeks, I have been working on what feels like two different accounting scavenger hunts. While both projects were different in nature, they had one thing in common, the quest to solve the unknown. Each...
To Work or Not Work….That is the Question
Some insight from our intern Ben... I had heard multiple times that I shouldn’t work during my senior year, that I should take my classes and spend the rest of my time enjoying my last year of school. Over the summer, I thought a lot about what I should do during my...
Ready… Set… Go with some New Intern Insight!
The latest insight from one of our current interns from Philly U, Kayleen! Enjoy 🙂 “So, do you like tax or audit?” This could very well be the most daunting question someone could ask an accounting student. When I began my internship search my junior year, I was...
Taxpayer Wynne is a winner when it comes to foreign tax credits
Recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could affect multistate taxpayers. Comptroller of the Treasury of Maryland v. Wynne et ux (No 13-485) The United States Supreme Court recently decided that a Maryland resident taxpayer can deduct taxes paid outside the state of...
Pennsylvania EITC/OSTC Changes and New Opportunities
Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)/Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Act 194 of 2014 was signed into law on October 31, 2014 for PA fiscal year 2014/2015 Impact: Special purpose entities, or a subsidiary of an existing firm, may be...
“How do I know I am NOT paying too much in personal Federal Income Taxes?”
“How do I know I am NOT paying too much in personal Federal Income Taxes?” Stan Wielgus CPA, and Jennifer Crawford CPA – Stephano Slack LLC Tax Department How often have we heard this totally rational question from clients of all income and net worth...
Life Sciences / Biotechnology
With a niche specialty in accounting for government grants and various available tax credits, we are there to support your company from its pre-revenue beginnings through its ongoing growth.
Related Articles
Significant Pennsylvania Tax Change
Governor Tom Wolf has announced the successful January 1, 2016 phase-out of Pennsylvania’s Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise tax. The governor notes that the phase-out had been proposed 15 years ago, but the elimination had been delayed several times.
Intern Insight
December is here and finals start in just over a week. As the fall semester begins to close, so does the fall portion of my internship at Stephano Slack. Looking back at what I have done in my time here, I am amazed at how much I have learned in such a short period of...
DAF 101: Advice Worthy of Sharing
You may be hearing a lot about Donor-Advised Funds (“DAFs”) – a hot topic right now in the philanthropic sector. DAFs offer high net worth individuals estate and tax planning advantages, while avoiding the startup costs and administrative expenses of opening a small...
Intern Insight
Hello! I am Jeff. I am a senior at Temple University. My major is in Accounting and my minor is Management Information Systems. I am graduating after this spring semester. I started my internship with Stephano Slack LLC in the beginning of September this year and I...
Accounting Adventures with Kayleen
X Marks the Spot…The Accounting Scavenger Hunt Over the last few weeks, I have been working on what feels like two different accounting scavenger hunts. While both projects were different in nature, they had one thing in common, the quest to solve the unknown. Each...
To Work or Not Work….That is the Question
Some insight from our intern Ben... I had heard multiple times that I shouldn’t work during my senior year, that I should take my classes and spend the rest of my time enjoying my last year of school. Over the summer, I thought a lot about what I should do during my...
Ready… Set… Go with some New Intern Insight!
The latest insight from one of our current interns from Philly U, Kayleen! Enjoy 🙂 “So, do you like tax or audit?” This could very well be the most daunting question someone could ask an accounting student. When I began my internship search my junior year, I was...
Taxpayer Wynne is a winner when it comes to foreign tax credits
Recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could affect multistate taxpayers. Comptroller of the Treasury of Maryland v. Wynne et ux (No 13-485) The United States Supreme Court recently decided that a Maryland resident taxpayer can deduct taxes paid outside the state of...
Pennsylvania EITC/OSTC Changes and New Opportunities
Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)/Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Act 194 of 2014 was signed into law on October 31, 2014 for PA fiscal year 2014/2015 Impact: Special purpose entities, or a subsidiary of an existing firm, may be...
“How do I know I am NOT paying too much in personal Federal Income Taxes?”
“How do I know I am NOT paying too much in personal Federal Income Taxes?” Stan Wielgus CPA, and Jennifer Crawford CPA – Stephano Slack LLC Tax Department How often have we heard this totally rational question from clients of all income and net worth...