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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
The Medical IRA – Huh?
Since 2003, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have been available for those individuals covered by high deductible health plans; the primary benefit to participating in such a plan is to receive tax-preferred treatment for funds saved for medical expenses. Similar to...
It Is Never Too Early to Start Planning
Here we are entering the final days of 2019, and while there is so much to keep up with, it is easy to forget that you need to work on your business as well as in your business. Now is a great time to step back and review where your business stands for the year and...
ASU Update 2019 – 06 Intangibles – Goodwill
ASU Update 2019-06 relates to goodwill impairment for a not-for-profit entity. The two standards that are being updated are Topic 805, which relates to business combinations and Topic 350, which relates to goodwill impairment. Both of these Topics go hand in hand with...
Qualified Business Income Deduction Allowed for Rental Real Estate Businesses
If you are a business owner, the buzz around the Qualified Business Income Deduction has been apparent since the beginning of the tax law changes. If you have any interest in rental real estate, the buzz around the QBI deduction has lingered quite some time as the...
Give Your Business Its Annual 1099 Wellness Check
As the summer winds down and we are well into the second half of 2019 (gasp!), now is the perfect time to give your business its annual 1099-MISC wellness check. Have you been keeping up with your W-9 collections throughout the year? Are you considering everyone who...
What is an MEP?
As we are in the heart of the 401k auditing season, it is important for companies to reevaluate their need for employee benefit plans. While there is a requirement for the amount of eligible employees for an employee benefit plan, there are variations for how these...
Philadelphia Responds to Wayfair, Establishes Economic Nexus
After the U.S. Supreme Court decided on South Dakota v. Wayfair, 585 US in 2018, the city of Philadelphia amended the Business Income and Receipts Tax (“BIRT”) regulation to impose economic nexus. The BIRT is a privilege tax; it consists of net income and gross...
New Jersey Tax on Short-Term Rentals
Looking to spend a relaxing week at the Jersey Shore? Thinking of renting out your own beach house for a week when you cannot make it down the shore? Both activities will now cost you more due to a new tax on short-term rentals. As of October 1, 2018, New...
UPDATE: Potential New Effective date for New Lease Accounting
Private companies can take a deep sigh of relief (for now) as FASB has proposed delaying the effective date for private companies to January 1, 2021. This delay would give companies an additional year to put into effect the new accounting rules and ease some of...
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – 2019 Changes
There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction. -Winston Churchill 2018 was definitely a unique tax year given the numerous tax law changes brought about by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Although not nearly the amount of changes we...
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
The Medical IRA – Huh?
Since 2003, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have been available for those individuals covered by high deductible health plans; the primary benefit to participating in such a plan is to receive tax-preferred treatment for funds saved for medical expenses. Similar to...
It Is Never Too Early to Start Planning
Here we are entering the final days of 2019, and while there is so much to keep up with, it is easy to forget that you need to work on your business as well as in your business. Now is a great time to step back and review where your business stands for the year and...
ASU Update 2019 – 06 Intangibles – Goodwill
ASU Update 2019-06 relates to goodwill impairment for a not-for-profit entity. The two standards that are being updated are Topic 805, which relates to business combinations and Topic 350, which relates to goodwill impairment. Both of these Topics go hand in hand with...
Qualified Business Income Deduction Allowed for Rental Real Estate Businesses
If you are a business owner, the buzz around the Qualified Business Income Deduction has been apparent since the beginning of the tax law changes. If you have any interest in rental real estate, the buzz around the QBI deduction has lingered quite some time as the...
Give Your Business Its Annual 1099 Wellness Check
As the summer winds down and we are well into the second half of 2019 (gasp!), now is the perfect time to give your business its annual 1099-MISC wellness check. Have you been keeping up with your W-9 collections throughout the year? Are you considering everyone who...
What is an MEP?
As we are in the heart of the 401k auditing season, it is important for companies to reevaluate their need for employee benefit plans. While there is a requirement for the amount of eligible employees for an employee benefit plan, there are variations for how these...
Philadelphia Responds to Wayfair, Establishes Economic Nexus
After the U.S. Supreme Court decided on South Dakota v. Wayfair, 585 US in 2018, the city of Philadelphia amended the Business Income and Receipts Tax (“BIRT”) regulation to impose economic nexus. The BIRT is a privilege tax; it consists of net income and gross...
New Jersey Tax on Short-Term Rentals
Looking to spend a relaxing week at the Jersey Shore? Thinking of renting out your own beach house for a week when you cannot make it down the shore? Both activities will now cost you more due to a new tax on short-term rentals. As of October 1, 2018, New...
UPDATE: Potential New Effective date for New Lease Accounting
Private companies can take a deep sigh of relief (for now) as FASB has proposed delaying the effective date for private companies to January 1, 2021. This delay would give companies an additional year to put into effect the new accounting rules and ease some of...
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – 2019 Changes
There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction. -Winston Churchill 2018 was definitely a unique tax year given the numerous tax law changes brought about by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Although not nearly the amount of changes we...
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
The Medical IRA – Huh?
Since 2003, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have been available for those individuals covered by high deductible health plans; the primary benefit to participating in such a plan is to receive tax-preferred treatment for funds saved for medical expenses. Similar to...
It Is Never Too Early to Start Planning
Here we are entering the final days of 2019, and while there is so much to keep up with, it is easy to forget that you need to work on your business as well as in your business. Now is a great time to step back and review where your business stands for the year and...
ASU Update 2019 – 06 Intangibles – Goodwill
ASU Update 2019-06 relates to goodwill impairment for a not-for-profit entity. The two standards that are being updated are Topic 805, which relates to business combinations and Topic 350, which relates to goodwill impairment. Both of these Topics go hand in hand with...
Qualified Business Income Deduction Allowed for Rental Real Estate Businesses
If you are a business owner, the buzz around the Qualified Business Income Deduction has been apparent since the beginning of the tax law changes. If you have any interest in rental real estate, the buzz around the QBI deduction has lingered quite some time as the...
Give Your Business Its Annual 1099 Wellness Check
As the summer winds down and we are well into the second half of 2019 (gasp!), now is the perfect time to give your business its annual 1099-MISC wellness check. Have you been keeping up with your W-9 collections throughout the year? Are you considering everyone who...
What is an MEP?
As we are in the heart of the 401k auditing season, it is important for companies to reevaluate their need for employee benefit plans. While there is a requirement for the amount of eligible employees for an employee benefit plan, there are variations for how these...
Philadelphia Responds to Wayfair, Establishes Economic Nexus
After the U.S. Supreme Court decided on South Dakota v. Wayfair, 585 US in 2018, the city of Philadelphia amended the Business Income and Receipts Tax (“BIRT”) regulation to impose economic nexus. The BIRT is a privilege tax; it consists of net income and gross...
New Jersey Tax on Short-Term Rentals
Looking to spend a relaxing week at the Jersey Shore? Thinking of renting out your own beach house for a week when you cannot make it down the shore? Both activities will now cost you more due to a new tax on short-term rentals. As of October 1, 2018, New...
UPDATE: Potential New Effective date for New Lease Accounting
Private companies can take a deep sigh of relief (for now) as FASB has proposed delaying the effective date for private companies to January 1, 2021. This delay would give companies an additional year to put into effect the new accounting rules and ease some of...
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – 2019 Changes
There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction. -Winston Churchill 2018 was definitely a unique tax year given the numerous tax law changes brought about by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Although not nearly the amount of changes we...
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
The Medical IRA – Huh?
Since 2003, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have been available for those individuals covered by high deductible health plans; the primary benefit to participating in such a plan is to receive tax-preferred treatment for funds saved for medical expenses. Similar to...
It Is Never Too Early to Start Planning
Here we are entering the final days of 2019, and while there is so much to keep up with, it is easy to forget that you need to work on your business as well as in your business. Now is a great time to step back and review where your business stands for the year and...
ASU Update 2019 – 06 Intangibles – Goodwill
ASU Update 2019-06 relates to goodwill impairment for a not-for-profit entity. The two standards that are being updated are Topic 805, which relates to business combinations and Topic 350, which relates to goodwill impairment. Both of these Topics go hand in hand with...
Qualified Business Income Deduction Allowed for Rental Real Estate Businesses
If you are a business owner, the buzz around the Qualified Business Income Deduction has been apparent since the beginning of the tax law changes. If you have any interest in rental real estate, the buzz around the QBI deduction has lingered quite some time as the...
Give Your Business Its Annual 1099 Wellness Check
As the summer winds down and we are well into the second half of 2019 (gasp!), now is the perfect time to give your business its annual 1099-MISC wellness check. Have you been keeping up with your W-9 collections throughout the year? Are you considering everyone who...
What is an MEP?
As we are in the heart of the 401k auditing season, it is important for companies to reevaluate their need for employee benefit plans. While there is a requirement for the amount of eligible employees for an employee benefit plan, there are variations for how these...
Philadelphia Responds to Wayfair, Establishes Economic Nexus
After the U.S. Supreme Court decided on South Dakota v. Wayfair, 585 US in 2018, the city of Philadelphia amended the Business Income and Receipts Tax (“BIRT”) regulation to impose economic nexus. The BIRT is a privilege tax; it consists of net income and gross...
New Jersey Tax on Short-Term Rentals
Looking to spend a relaxing week at the Jersey Shore? Thinking of renting out your own beach house for a week when you cannot make it down the shore? Both activities will now cost you more due to a new tax on short-term rentals. As of October 1, 2018, New...
UPDATE: Potential New Effective date for New Lease Accounting
Private companies can take a deep sigh of relief (for now) as FASB has proposed delaying the effective date for private companies to January 1, 2021. This delay would give companies an additional year to put into effect the new accounting rules and ease some of...
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – 2019 Changes
There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction. -Winston Churchill 2018 was definitely a unique tax year given the numerous tax law changes brought about by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Although not nearly the amount of changes we...
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
The Medical IRA – Huh?
Since 2003, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have been available for those individuals covered by high deductible health plans; the primary benefit to participating in such a plan is to receive tax-preferred treatment for funds saved for medical expenses. Similar to...
It Is Never Too Early to Start Planning
Here we are entering the final days of 2019, and while there is so much to keep up with, it is easy to forget that you need to work on your business as well as in your business. Now is a great time to step back and review where your business stands for the year and...
ASU Update 2019 – 06 Intangibles – Goodwill
ASU Update 2019-06 relates to goodwill impairment for a not-for-profit entity. The two standards that are being updated are Topic 805, which relates to business combinations and Topic 350, which relates to goodwill impairment. Both of these Topics go hand in hand with...
Qualified Business Income Deduction Allowed for Rental Real Estate Businesses
If you are a business owner, the buzz around the Qualified Business Income Deduction has been apparent since the beginning of the tax law changes. If you have any interest in rental real estate, the buzz around the QBI deduction has lingered quite some time as the...
Give Your Business Its Annual 1099 Wellness Check
As the summer winds down and we are well into the second half of 2019 (gasp!), now is the perfect time to give your business its annual 1099-MISC wellness check. Have you been keeping up with your W-9 collections throughout the year? Are you considering everyone who...
What is an MEP?
As we are in the heart of the 401k auditing season, it is important for companies to reevaluate their need for employee benefit plans. While there is a requirement for the amount of eligible employees for an employee benefit plan, there are variations for how these...
Philadelphia Responds to Wayfair, Establishes Economic Nexus
After the U.S. Supreme Court decided on South Dakota v. Wayfair, 585 US in 2018, the city of Philadelphia amended the Business Income and Receipts Tax (“BIRT”) regulation to impose economic nexus. The BIRT is a privilege tax; it consists of net income and gross...
New Jersey Tax on Short-Term Rentals
Looking to spend a relaxing week at the Jersey Shore? Thinking of renting out your own beach house for a week when you cannot make it down the shore? Both activities will now cost you more due to a new tax on short-term rentals. As of October 1, 2018, New...
UPDATE: Potential New Effective date for New Lease Accounting
Private companies can take a deep sigh of relief (for now) as FASB has proposed delaying the effective date for private companies to January 1, 2021. This delay would give companies an additional year to put into effect the new accounting rules and ease some of...
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – 2019 Changes
There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction. -Winston Churchill 2018 was definitely a unique tax year given the numerous tax law changes brought about by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Although not nearly the amount of changes we...
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
The Medical IRA – Huh?
Since 2003, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have been available for those individuals covered by high deductible health plans; the primary benefit to participating in such a plan is to receive tax-preferred treatment for funds saved for medical expenses. Similar to...
It Is Never Too Early to Start Planning
Here we are entering the final days of 2019, and while there is so much to keep up with, it is easy to forget that you need to work on your business as well as in your business. Now is a great time to step back and review where your business stands for the year and...
ASU Update 2019 – 06 Intangibles – Goodwill
ASU Update 2019-06 relates to goodwill impairment for a not-for-profit entity. The two standards that are being updated are Topic 805, which relates to business combinations and Topic 350, which relates to goodwill impairment. Both of these Topics go hand in hand with...
Qualified Business Income Deduction Allowed for Rental Real Estate Businesses
If you are a business owner, the buzz around the Qualified Business Income Deduction has been apparent since the beginning of the tax law changes. If you have any interest in rental real estate, the buzz around the QBI deduction has lingered quite some time as the...
Give Your Business Its Annual 1099 Wellness Check
As the summer winds down and we are well into the second half of 2019 (gasp!), now is the perfect time to give your business its annual 1099-MISC wellness check. Have you been keeping up with your W-9 collections throughout the year? Are you considering everyone who...
What is an MEP?
As we are in the heart of the 401k auditing season, it is important for companies to reevaluate their need for employee benefit plans. While there is a requirement for the amount of eligible employees for an employee benefit plan, there are variations for how these...
Philadelphia Responds to Wayfair, Establishes Economic Nexus
After the U.S. Supreme Court decided on South Dakota v. Wayfair, 585 US in 2018, the city of Philadelphia amended the Business Income and Receipts Tax (“BIRT”) regulation to impose economic nexus. The BIRT is a privilege tax; it consists of net income and gross...
New Jersey Tax on Short-Term Rentals
Looking to spend a relaxing week at the Jersey Shore? Thinking of renting out your own beach house for a week when you cannot make it down the shore? Both activities will now cost you more due to a new tax on short-term rentals. As of October 1, 2018, New...
UPDATE: Potential New Effective date for New Lease Accounting
Private companies can take a deep sigh of relief (for now) as FASB has proposed delaying the effective date for private companies to January 1, 2021. This delay would give companies an additional year to put into effect the new accounting rules and ease some of...
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – 2019 Changes
There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction. -Winston Churchill 2018 was definitely a unique tax year given the numerous tax law changes brought about by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Although not nearly the amount of changes we...
Outsourced Accounting
Stephano Plus functions as an extension of your team—bringing you the services and advice you need for a strong financial foundation.
From back office support to outsourcing the entire function on an interim or permanent basis, we offer a flexible approach, remote capability, and a variety of service models from weekly to monthly to as-needed.
As a full-service accounting and advisory firm, working with our Outsourced Accounting team gives you access to our entire staff of CPAs and consultants. To top it off, our customized service approach lets you control cost and level of engagement.
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IRS Tax Pro Accounts Are Changing How Taxpayers Work with Their Accountants
The IRS is continuing to expand its digital tools, making it easier for taxpayers and their accountants to manage authorizations, access records and resolve tax issues more efficiently. Understanding how IRS Online Accounts and Tax Pro Accounts work can help taxpayers avoid delays and streamline communication with the IRS.
Read my blog, “IRS Tax Pro Accounts Are Changing How Taxpayers Work With Their Accountants,” at StephanoSlack.com.
IRS Introduces New ERC Extension Option for Certain Taxpayers
The IRS introduced a new process that may give certain businesses additional time to resolve Employee Retention Credit disputes. Read Robert Radzinski, CPA,'s blog, “IRS Introduces New ERC Extension Option for Certain Taxpayers,” at StephanoSlack.com.
$166 Billion in Tariff Refunds: What Importers Need to Know Now
Tariff refunds are finally beginning, with billions potentially returning to U.S. importers. The opportunity is significant, but the filing process may be complex and phased in over time. Read $166 billion in tariff refunds: What importers need to know now at StephanoSlack.com.
Tax Season is Over—Now What? 5 Moves to Make Right Now to Improve Next Year’s Outcome
Tax season may be over, but the most valuable planning happens now. In this blog, “Tax Season is Over—Now What? 5 Moves to Make Right Now to Improve Next Year’s Outcome,” we outline key actions to help you stay ahead and make more informed decisions throughout the year. Read my blog at StephanoSlack.com.