Sciarabba Walker Blog
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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 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 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?
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...
2021 Year-End Planning – Business
2021 brought a multitude of changes affecting businesses and with additional legislation being debated in Congress, it looks like 2022 will be no different. As the proposed legislation is still evolving, we will focus on the existing laws to assist your year-end tax...
2021 Year-End Planning – Individual
2021 brought a multitude of changes affecting individual taxpayers and with additional legislation being debated in Congress, it looks like 2022 will be no different. As the proposed legislation is still evolving, we will focus on the existing laws to assist your...
Tax Considerations When Relocating to a New State
Are you considering a move to another state when you retire? Perhaps you want to relocate to an area where your loved ones live or where the weather is more pleasant. But while you’re thinking about how many square feet you’ll need in a retirement home, don’t forget...
The New Rule for Tax-Exempt Organizations
Earlier this year the New York State budget contained a new filing requirement for certain non-profit organizations that solicit charitable contributions in the state. Organizations that file under Article 7-A and have gross revenue exceeding $250,000 must now file...
The Benefits of Outsourced Accounting
Outsourcing your organization’s accounting function is a flexible, cost-effective way to address the ever-changing operational needs of your organization. There are many different accounting tasks that can be outsourced, each of which can provide a variety of benefits...
The Importance of Internal Controls in a Hybrid Work Environment
Nonprofit organizations have a responsibility to donors to maintain strong internal controls to prevent and detect fraud. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees are now working remotely, causing controls that were previously implemented to no longer be as...