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YEAR-ROUND TAX STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

For more than 60 years, SEK has supported businesses and their owners in navigating the complexities of tax and financial management. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or an established enterprise, we empower you and your business with strategic insights, helping you thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Our team understands how continually changing tax laws require your business or personal tax situation to be monitored throughout the year—not just at filing time. SEK's business tax and advisory professionals provide year-round guidance to help you minimize your tax liability and make sound financial decisions.

By partnering with SEK, you gain financial expertise and the freedom to focus on growing your business. Our specialized knowledge of regulations and challenges across various business sizes ensures that both your operations and leadership remain efficient, compliant, and ready for informed decision-making.

BUSINESS TAX COMPLIANCE

We prepare accurate, timely federal and state income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, S-corporations, LLCs, and sole proprietors. Our multi-state tax experience ensures that businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions remain compliant and avoid unnecessary tax exposure.

PROACTIVE TAX PLANNING

Effective tax planning goes far beyond filing your annual return. Our tax advisors work with you throughout the year to identify planning opportunities, evaluate the tax implications of business decisions, and develop strategies that align with your long-term goals.

ENTITY STRUCTURE

Choosing the right business structure can have a significant impact on your tax liability. We help you evaluate the pros and cons of different entity types—from C-corps and S-corps to partnerships and LLCs—and transition to the optimal structure when appropriate.

TAX CREDITS & INCENTIVES

Our team actively identifies federal and state tax credits and incentives that your business may be eligible for, including the Research & Experimentation Tax Credit, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), and various state-level economic development incentives.

SUCCESSION PLANNING

We help business owners develop tax-efficient exit strategies, whether that means transitioning to family members, selling to a third party, or preparing for a merger or acquisition.

TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS

In addition to these services, we also offer a variety of business tax, consulting, financial reporting, and operations management services to meet the unique needs of your business. 

Tax Services

  • Audit representation before taxing authorities to help you navigate the process with confidence.
  • Tax elections and registrations that optimize your business's tax efficiency from the start.
  • Estate planning and compliance to ensure your financial future is secure and aligned with your goals.

Business Consulting Services

  • Design and implementation of accounting systems for accurate financial tracking.
  • Financial planning, forecasts, and projections to inform your business decisions.
  • QuickBooks/Sage 50 training and consulting to enhance your accounting software skills.
  • Merger & acquisition advisory for navigating complex transactions.
  • Employee benefit plan audits to ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Peer reviews that provide insights to improve your business's processes and ensure quality​.
  • Litigation support to safeguard your interests during legal challenges.

Financial Reporting Services

  • Bookkeeping and payroll processing, direct deposit, and payroll tax handling
  • General ledger maintenance and financial statement preparation to give you a clear picture of your business’s financial health.
  • Bank reconciliation that ensures every transaction is accounted for.
  • Independent financial audits that confirm the accuracy and integrity of your financial statements.

Operations Management

NAVIGATING THE PERSONAL SIDE OF TAXES

As a business owner, between your work responsibilities and the busyness of life, you likely don’t have the time to decipher tax laws. Yet, as you navigate issues with tax implications, such as the impact of state and local taxes, effectively making cash gifts to a child, or how your business income affects your personal return, you need an advisor who can help you make these decisions with confidence. 

That's where SEK bridges the gap. Our experienced team—well-versed in the nuances of tax codes—is here to guide you through making informed decisions all year round. We believe that effective tax planning shouldn't just be an annual endeavor, but a part of your ongoing financial strategy.

SEK provides a suite of services to optimize the tax situation for business owners navigating the complexities of both personal and business taxes, including:

  • Individual income tax preparation and planning: Expert guidance to ensure compliance while positioning you for maximum savings.
  • Multi-state tax considerations: For those with interests across state lines, we develop strategies that account for specific state laws and regulations.
  • Personal property tax: Navigating the specifics of personal property tax to ensure you're paying what's due and no more.
  • Estate and gift taxes: Strategic planning to manage the implications of estate and gift taxes on your financial legacy.
  • Life's milestones tax planning: Tailored tax strategies for major life events, from education and retirement planning to charitable giving.
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Team Leaders

Nathaniel Fissel - headshot

Nathaniel Fissel

Member of the Firm • CPA, MST
Director of Tax Services
Hanover, PA
Steven Lubart - headshot

Steven Lubart

Member of the Firm • CPA
Tax & Accounting Services
Camp Hill, PA
Luke Martin - headshot

Luke Martin

Member of the Firm • CPA
Tax & Accounting Services
Chambersburg, PA
Jack Slick, Jr. - headshot

Jack Slick, Jr.

Member of the Firm • CPA
Tax & Accounting Services
Hagerstown, MD
Daryl Staley - headshot

Daryl Staley

Member of the Firm • CPA, CVA, MBA
Director of Business Valuation & Advisory
York, PA

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Client Testimonials

I have been working with SEK since starting our businesses 18 years ago. They have helped us grow from start-up to mature and have given us expert advice all along the way. With their recommendations, we have made smart and careful expansions and upgrades, continuously contributed to our retirements, and attentively managed payroll and all tax filings. We have received advice on how to manage our charts of accounts, when to time major purchases, and how to make the best choices for our tax position. I appreciate that their advice is professional, informed and tailored to our unique circumstances. I feel that they care about our small businesses and helping us succeed, while also helping us maintain compliance with changing tax code and reporting requirements. I am so glad we have invested in their services from day one. They helped us organize and be proactive so we could to grow our businesses well.

Michelle Elston

Owner, Roots Cut Flower Farm

I have been with SEK for a number of years now, using them for my business and personal needs. They have always been very fast and professional in everything they have done while keeping the personal touch at the same time. They make you fell like their friend, not just another business account.

Ned Kerstetter

President, The Computer Barn, Inc.

We highly recommend SEK to provide you with exceptional service for both personal and business matters. They have met our needs for both. We could not be more satisfied!

A Hagerstown Business Tax Client

While my exposure to SEK started with the preparation of a personal tax return, it has evolved to include consultation for tax planning as well as support for managing estate and trust tax issues.  As my tax needs have grown, the SEK team has been a reliable partner by providing professional insight and guidance on a timely basis. To have this type of support at my fingertips is of immeasurable value to me as I navigate the everchanging world of taxes.

Bob Bennis

My wife and I were in the middle of a business acquisition. At the time our current accountant was really dropping the ball. With the quick commitment and dedication from Aaron Althouse, Patti Wildasin, and the SEK crew, our biggest problems were soon resolved and the books up to date. As new business owners there was a multitude of new things to learn and understand. They provided efficient training and support to get us operating smoothly and with minimal issues. To put it simply, we are so pleased with our service. 10 out of 10 would recommend the professional services from SEK. 

Zachary Mortimer

Owner, York Sheet Metal, Inc.

We've had the privilege of working with SEK for more than 20 years, and their consistent professionalism, accuracy, and strategic guidance have been invaluable. They understand our business, anticipate our needs, and always go the extra mile to ensure our financial health and compliance.  A trusted partner in every sense.

Berthold & Shelly Wendeln

I can’t say enough about the exceptional service we’ve received from SEK over the years. From the very beginning, they were instrumental in helping my husband with all his business accounting needs. Their expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail gave him such peace of mind, allowing him to focus on what he did best, knowing SEK had everything else covered.

Now that he is gone, SEK has continued to stand by me with that same level of support and care—guiding me through the complexities of managing things on my own. I truly don’t know what I would have done without them.

SEK has been more than an accounting firm to our family—they’ve been a steady, caring presence through every season. I’m deeply grateful.

Debbie Hynes

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