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2020 Changes to Fair Labor Standards Act

January 3, 2020

The Department of Labor (DOL) has recently made changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which defines the federal minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. The changes raise the…

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Fitzpatrick, Leary & Szarko, LLC Announces the addition of Kristina Simmons, CPA, MST to their Firm

October 18, 2019
Headshot of Kristina Simmons, CPA, MST, a senior manager at Fitzpatrick, Leary & Szarko.

Fitzpatrick, Leary & Szarko, LLC is excited to announce that Kristina Simmons, CPA, MST, has joined the firm as a Senior Tax Manager in their tax department. Kristina has years…

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IRS launches new Tax Withholding Estimator; Redesigned online tool makes it easier to do a paycheck checkup

August 7, 2019

*The article below is the work of the Internal Revenue Service* WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today launched the new Tax Withholding Estimator, an expanded, mobile-friendly online tool designed…

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Congratulations Kayla Baker, newest CPA

January 14, 2019

The partners at Fitzpatrick, Leary & Szarko, LLC would like to congratulate Kayla Baker as our newest CPA. We are incredibly proud of her latest achievement and hope this is a…

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Fitzpatrick, Leary & Szarko, LLC Announces Josh Perry’s Promotion to Manager

August 7, 2018

Fitzpatrick, Leary & Szarko, LLC is excited to announce Josh Perry’s promotion from Senior Accountant to Manager.  With 7 years of cumulative experience, he started at the firm in 2013…

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Fitzpatrick, Leary & Szarko, LLC’s Announces Kayla Baker’s Promotion to In-Charge Accountant

August 7, 2018

Fitzpatrick, Leary & Szarko, LLC is excited to Kayla Baker’s promotion from Staff Accountant to In-Charge accountant.  Kayla started her career in public accounting with the firm two years ago.…

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Fitzpatrick, Leary & Szarko, LLC Announces Vince Grey’s Promotion to Principal

August 7, 2018

Fitzpatrick, Leary & Szarko, LLC is excited to announce Vince Grey’s promotion from Senior Manager to Principal. With 10 years of cumulative experience, he started at the firm in 2013…

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Maryland Minimum Wage Updates

June 13, 2018

Maryland state minimum wage increases to $10.10 per hour on July 1, 2018 for all counties except Montgomery and Prince Georges. Prince Georges County will remain at $11.50 per hour. Montgomery…

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Student Loans and Taxes: What You Should Know

May 30, 2017

Students loan debt can help former and current students become eligible for tax deductions, but may also be the source of a hefty tax bill. Here, the accounting professionals at…

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Why Hasn’t My Tax Return Arrived?

May 15, 2017

While the IRS attempts to send tax returns out in a timely manner, there are sometimes barriers that get in the way. Here, the accounting professionals at Fitzpatrick, Leary &…

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