Fitzpatrick, Leary & Szarko, LLC

12/10/2025

Festive cheer + a 40th birthday! 🎄🎉
A wonderful holiday lunch celebrating our team and wishing Vince a very happy 40th!

11/20/2025

📢 Important Update for Trustees

A new federal rule now requires all IRS tax payments - including trust & estate payments - to be made electronically starting September 30, 2025.

To avoid delays or penalties for the 2025 filing season:

✅ Make sure the trust has a bank or investment account that allows electronic transfers

✅ Enroll in EFTPS (the IRS electronic payment system) by December 31, 2025

🏷️ Trustees will need an EFTPS PIN, which is mailed - so don’t wait!

If you need help with setup, the FLS team is here to assist. Please contact Amy Lamp at [email protected] for assistance or more information!

08/18/2025

Supporting the Insurance Industry with Decades of Expertise

At Fitzpatrick, Leary & Szarko, LLC, we provide a full range of services to help insurance companies meet regulatory requirements, maintain compliance, and operate efficiently in a competitive market. Our team has decades of experience serving the needs of carriers and health plans nationwide, including:

Quarterly and annual statement preparation for submission to the NAIC

Financial statement audits to ensure accurate financial reporting

Specialized consulting for Health (including Medicare Advantage Plans) and Property & Casualty companies

Our clients have written premium across the United States, and we understand the unique challenges faced by insurers operating in multiple states. Whether you need technical expertise, additional bandwidth during peak reporting seasons, or strategic insights for long-term planning, we can help.

If your company could benefit from experienced, dedicated support, please contact Vince Grey at [email protected].

08/07/2025

📢 Heads up: Important tax law changes!

We’ve put together a summary of the most recent tax law updates that may affect you or your business.

👉 https://flscpas.com/news/2025/08/one-big-beautiful-bill-breaking-down-the-tax-changes/

If you’d like to receive future email updates like this directly in your inbox, please contact Carly Leishear at [email protected] to be added to our mailing list.

✅ Timely insights
✅ Straightforward guidance
✅ Trusted advice from the team at FLS

On July 4th, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, ushering in some of the most significant tax law changes since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017.

07/14/2025

🚨 Attention Maryland Taxpayers! Significant Changes For 2025! 🚨

As Maryland rolls out its new tax laws for the upcoming year, both individuals and business owners need to be aware of the updates. These changes can directly affect your tax obligations and financial planning.

Our latest article dives deep into the key adjustments, including:

• Income Tax Updates: New high-income tax brackets and a capital gains surcharge for high earners.

• Deduction Adjustments: A phase-out for itemized deductions and increased standard deductions.

• Expanded Sales Tax: Get ready for a 3% sales tax on certain digital and IT services starting July 1, 2025!

• Excise & Sales Tax Rates: Adjustments to taxes on cannabis, short-term rentals, sports betting, vending machine sales, and vehicle excise tax.

Understanding these changes now is essential for minimizing surprises and optimizing your tax strategy.

Click the link below to read our comprehensive guide and ensure you're prepared:

➡️ Learn more: https://flscpas.com/news/2025/07/maryland-tax-changes-coming-in-2025-what-you-need-to-know/

Do you have questions about how these changes specifically affect your situation? Feel free to reach out to the FLS team—we're here to help you navigate these updates!

07/09/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring! Senior Accountant (Hybrid) – Join Our Growing Team 🚨

Fitzpatrick, Leary & Szarko, LLC is excited to announce an opening for a Senior Accountant to join our tax team in Lutherville, MD. This is a hybrid role offering the flexibility to work both remotely and in-office with a firm that prioritizes balance, growth, and meaningful client relationships.

💡 We’re not your typical accounting firm. Our culture is built on transparency, trust, and developing well-rounded professionals, not burning them out.

💼 In this role, you’ll:

Work directly with business owners across a variety of industries

Prepare individual, business, and nonprofit tax returns

Assist clients with books, reconciliations, and financial statements

Build consulting and client service skills that go beyond compliance work

👤 Ideal candidates have:

2–7 years of public accounting experience

A CPA license (or are actively pursuing it)

A passion for problem-solving and client relationships

✅ Benefits include:

401(k)

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

CPE and professional development support

Work-from-home flexibility

📍 Based in or near Lutherville, MD, and want to grow with a firm that genuinely values its people? We’d love to connect.

📩 Apply now using the link or message us directly to learn more!

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07/07/2025

🎉 Join us in celebrating success! 🎉
We’re proud to announce the well-earned promotions of three outstanding team members effective July 1st:

👏 Kayla Pastor, CPA – Senior Manager
👏 Jonathan Davis, CPA, MS – Senior Manager
👏 Ethan Rachuba – In-Charge Accountant

These promotions reflect their unwavering dedication, leadership, and contributions to our team.

06/30/2025

Cheers to a successful week and even better company! 🎉 Our team unwinding and connecting at happy hour. It's not all numbers and spreadsheets around here – we know how to have a good time too!

08/05/2022

FLS would like to congratulate Kayla Pastor for her recent promotion to manager! To learn more about Kayla and her experience, click here https://fal.cn/3qOE1

08/05/2022

We would like to congratulate Josh Perry for being promoted to Senior Manager! To learn more about Josh and his experience with FLS, click here https://fal.cn/3qOz5

09/10/2021

You are authorized to use a credit card payment to pay off any personal income taxes and business withholding and sales and use taxes. You have the option to use MasterCard, Discover, American Express and VISA.

09/10/2021

As a small business, accounting may not seem like a high priority. In order to keep your business financially stable and secure, it's important to understand tactics and strategies for bookkeeping. Learn how to keep the books balanced in the informative article below.

Running a business is hard. Keeping your finances in order is even harder. If you follow these simple accounting tips, everything will be that much easier.