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Transition to Electronic Tax Payments After September 30, 2025
Executive Order 14247, titled “Modernizing Payments to and From America’s Bank Account”, was signed on March 25, 2025. The executive order mandates a comprehensive phase out of paper check transactions by the federal government including payments to and from...
Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies
Subscription or recurring giving is the practice of donors setting up automatic, regular contributions to a nonprofit. This form of giving has emerged as one of the most effective and sustainable fundraising models. As we move further into 2025 and beyond, economic...
Navigating the Nonprofit Regulatory Environment
Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing societal needs, from education and healthcare to environmental conservation and social justice. However, operating a nonprofit requires navigating a complex regulatory environment. Compliance with federal, state,...
Nonprofit Financial Action Plan
In this ever-changing time, a financial plan can make all the difference for an organization to weather the storm and come out on top. Using the following steps may assist your organization in completing its mission. Budgeting- Know your Past Successes and Challenges...
Nonprofit Trends: Shaping the Future of Social Impact
As the world continues to evolve, so too does the nonprofit sector. Nonprofits face new challenges and opportunities, driven by technological advancements, shifting societal expectations, and global crises. Here are the key trends that are expected to shape the future...
“Big Beautiful Bill” Overview
On July 4th, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1 – the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (BBB), a sweeping piece of tax legislation that reshapes key provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. The BBB extends, modifies, or makes permanent several tax changes introduced...
Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusions
Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exclusions for tax purposes under Section 1202 incentivize investors to take risks on startup companies. A shareholder with QSBS could potentially be eligible for a 100% tax exclusion on capital gains. For a shareholder’s stock...
SW Co-Founder Andrew Sciarabba Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Earlier this year, Sciarabba Walker Co-Founder Andrew (Andy) Sciarabba was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at St. John Fisher University's annual Accounting Awards Celebration. After graduating as a proud alumnus of St. John Fisher with a degree in...
Taming The Retirement Tax Tangle
Retirement is often viewed as an opportunity to travel, spend time with family or simply enjoy the fruits of a long career. Yet the transition may bring a tangle of tax considerations. Planning carefully can help you minimize tax bills. Below are four steps to take if...
Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP Announces New Co-Managing Partner, Tax Department, and Outsourced Accounting Department Heads
Sciarabba Walker is pleased to announce the appointment of David Iles, CPA, and Chris Hart, CPA, as Co-Managing Partners, effective January 1, 2025. This marks a new chapter in the firm’s leadership structure, with Dave and Chris working together through June 30,...