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CONSTRUCTION
REAL ESTATE
Professional Services
MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION
Life Sciences / Biotechnology
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
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An Invaluable Time
Today, looking back at my invaluable fall internship at Stephano Slack, I am reminded of my grandmother’s words, words of comfort, power, and purpose, “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” These are words that speak to my time at a firm that welcomed me...
Intern Insight – Mary
Three and a half months later and I can say that this internship has helped me grow as a professional and as an individual. There is not a day that goes by that I am not learning something new, and being challenged to grow. Through working on various things like...
Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Tax Credit Program
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It Is Never Too Early to Start Planning
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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
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An Invaluable Time
Today, looking back at my invaluable fall internship at Stephano Slack, I am reminded of my grandmother’s words, words of comfort, power, and purpose, “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” These are words that speak to my time at a firm that welcomed me...
Intern Insight – Mary
Three and a half months later and I can say that this internship has helped me grow as a professional and as an individual. There is not a day that goes by that I am not learning something new, and being challenged to grow. Through working on various things like...
Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Tax Credit Program
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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...
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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
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An Invaluable Time
Today, looking back at my invaluable fall internship at Stephano Slack, I am reminded of my grandmother’s words, words of comfort, power, and purpose, “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” These are words that speak to my time at a firm that welcomed me...
Intern Insight – Mary
Three and a half months later and I can say that this internship has helped me grow as a professional and as an individual. There is not a day that goes by that I am not learning something new, and being challenged to grow. Through working on various things like...
Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Tax Credit Program
When working with Pennsylvania companies, it may be worthwhile to determine if they’re eligible for the KIZ credit. After all, who doesn’t love tax credits? While the eligibility requirements for the KIZ credit are very specific, the benefits of the potential credit...
Steps to Selling Your Business for the Best Price
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If you own or work for a business, it often involves safeguarding data in one aspect or another. You probably have information related to your clients, customers, patients, vendors, contractors that needs to be securely protected. This also applies to your own...
ASC 606 Changes are Here!
On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606. This new standard modifies the way companies recognize revenues from contracts with customers and aims to unify revenue reporting across industries...
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...
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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
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An Invaluable Time
Today, looking back at my invaluable fall internship at Stephano Slack, I am reminded of my grandmother’s words, words of comfort, power, and purpose, “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” These are words that speak to my time at a firm that welcomed me...
Intern Insight – Mary
Three and a half months later and I can say that this internship has helped me grow as a professional and as an individual. There is not a day that goes by that I am not learning something new, and being challenged to grow. Through working on various things like...
Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Tax Credit Program
When working with Pennsylvania companies, it may be worthwhile to determine if they’re eligible for the KIZ credit. After all, who doesn’t love tax credits? While the eligibility requirements for the KIZ credit are very specific, the benefits of the potential credit...
Steps to Selling Your Business for the Best Price
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Tips for Strong, Secure Passwords
If you own or work for a business, it often involves safeguarding data in one aspect or another. You probably have information related to your clients, customers, patients, vendors, contractors that needs to be securely protected. This also applies to your own...
ASC 606 Changes are Here!
On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606. This new standard modifies the way companies recognize revenues from contracts with customers and aims to unify revenue reporting across industries...
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
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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
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An Invaluable Time
Today, looking back at my invaluable fall internship at Stephano Slack, I am reminded of my grandmother’s words, words of comfort, power, and purpose, “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” These are words that speak to my time at a firm that welcomed me...
Intern Insight – Mary
Three and a half months later and I can say that this internship has helped me grow as a professional and as an individual. There is not a day that goes by that I am not learning something new, and being challenged to grow. Through working on various things like...
Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Tax Credit Program
When working with Pennsylvania companies, it may be worthwhile to determine if they’re eligible for the KIZ credit. After all, who doesn’t love tax credits? While the eligibility requirements for the KIZ credit are very specific, the benefits of the potential credit...
Steps to Selling Your Business for the Best Price
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Tips for Strong, Secure Passwords
If you own or work for a business, it often involves safeguarding data in one aspect or another. You probably have information related to your clients, customers, patients, vendors, contractors that needs to be securely protected. This also applies to your own...
ASC 606 Changes are Here!
On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606. This new standard modifies the way companies recognize revenues from contracts with customers and aims to unify revenue reporting across industries...
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
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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.
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An Invaluable Time
Today, looking back at my invaluable fall internship at Stephano Slack, I am reminded of my grandmother’s words, words of comfort, power, and purpose, “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” These are words that speak to my time at a firm that welcomed me...
Intern Insight – Mary
Three and a half months later and I can say that this internship has helped me grow as a professional and as an individual. There is not a day that goes by that I am not learning something new, and being challenged to grow. Through working on various things like...
Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Tax Credit Program
When working with Pennsylvania companies, it may be worthwhile to determine if they’re eligible for the KIZ credit. After all, who doesn’t love tax credits? While the eligibility requirements for the KIZ credit are very specific, the benefits of the potential credit...
Steps to Selling Your Business for the Best Price
You have been growing your company for a long time and have decided to prepare for the sale of your business for top dollar. The following are the basic steps for selling your business. Determine how much your business is worth. You can sell your business for...
Tips for Strong, Secure Passwords
If you own or work for a business, it often involves safeguarding data in one aspect or another. You probably have information related to your clients, customers, patients, vendors, contractors that needs to be securely protected. This also applies to your own...
ASC 606 Changes are Here!
On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606. This new standard modifies the way companies recognize revenues from contracts with customers and aims to unify revenue reporting across industries...
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...
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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Week 10 – ESOPs as an Exit Strategy
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Week 9 – Secure Tax Act
May 10, 2024 The Secure Tax Acts and Retirement From 2017 to 2022, there were several wide sweeping changes to the Tax Code. From the tax cuts created by the 2017 Tax Act to the legislation passed in 2020 and 2021 in response to the Covid pandemic. These tax law...
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Week 7 – Backdoor Roth IRA
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