Statement on the Passing of James Kenneth Walker

We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of founding partner, James Kenneth (Ken) Walker. Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP was founded in 1976 by Ken and Andrew Sciarabba. The two foresaw the Ithaca region was poised for economic growth that would require the...
The New Leasing Standard

The New Leasing Standard

The effective date for the new lease standard was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, that extension is now quickly coming to an end. In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) No. 2016-02...
New York State Pass-Through Entity Tax

New York State Pass-Through Entity Tax

New York State has enacted a new pass-through entity tax (PTET) for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021. The PTET is an optional tax that partnerships or NYS S corporations may elect annually. For PTET taxable years 2022 and later, the eligible entity may...
Build Back Better Act: What’s In The Bill?

Build Back Better Act: What’s In The Bill?

2021 brought a multitude of changes affecting taxpayers and with additional legislation, known as the Build Back Better Act, currently being debated in Congress, it looks like 2022 will be no different. The House of Representatives passed the bill on November 19, but...