Coladonato, CPA

10/13/2026

There’s a tax law change that took effect in 2026, and if you keep your office running on Keurig pods and snacks, you’re going to want to pay attention to this one.

For years, stocking the break room was a nice tax write-off for business owners. Well, the deduction has officially hit 0%.

Read my full breakdown on the blog to see how to handle this in your books for 2026!

https://coladonatocpa.com/break-room-expenses-no-longer-a-break/

10/12/2026

Happy Columbus Day from all of us at Coladonato CPA!

09/17/2026

There is the RIGHT way and the WRONG way to do almost everything in business - and self-employed health insurance for S-Corp owners is right at the top of that list. Far too often, when a new S-Corp owner comes through our doors in Malvern, we look at their past tax filings and realize their health insurance has been mishandled since Day 1.

The result? They are literally handing money back to the IRS.

Here are the most common mistakes we fix:

• Missing W-2 Reporting: Health insurance premiums for >2% S-Corp shareholders must be included in Box 1 of your W-2 to qualify for the above-the-line deduction.

•Paying Out of Pocket: Paying premiums directly with personal funds without properly reimbursing through the business or running it through payroll.

•Low W-2 Wages: Setting W-2 salary too low to fully absorb the health insurance deduction.

If your current setup isn't catching these nuances, you are leaving valuable tax savings on the table. Let’s make sure your S-Corp is structured to keep more money in your pocket.

If you’re an S-Corp owner and not sure if you, or your current accounting firm, or payroll company have been doing it RIGHT or WRONG, get on our calendar by calling 610-407-4571.

We steer our clients in doing things the RIGHT way!

09/11/2026

Today we remember the tragedy of September 11th. We mourn all the lives that we lost and reflect with gratitude on all who served that day and beyond.

Forever proud to be part of a country that bans together on the darkest days. We will never forget.

09/04/2026

From all of us at Coladonato CPA, a big thank you to everyone who works and serves so diligently throughout the year. You make our communities better!

Enjoy the holiday weekend!

09/03/2026

POSITION STILL AVAILABLE!
Due to recent growth, Coladonato CPA is looking to hire a Part Time Office Administrator.

Below are the details for the position:
-Office admin person to handle various tasks
-24-30 hours per week (flexible)
-Duties include, but are not limited to copying, scanning & faxing documents, letter writing, handling incoming calls, making calls, scheduling appointments, and will involve plenty of client interaction. This position is not limited and may take on handling some payroll and bookkeeping duties as well.
-$23 per hour

If you are an honest, hardworking person with a nice personality and willingness to learn, this position may be for you. If interested, please send your resumé to [email protected]

08/27/2026

Due to recent growth, Coladonato CPA is looking to hire a Part Time Office Administrator.

Below are the details for the position:

-Office admin person to handle various tasks

-24-30 hours per week (flexible)

-Duties include, but are not limited to copying, scanning & faxing documents, letter writing, handling incoming calls, making calls, scheduling appointments, and will involve plenty of client interaction. This position is not limited and may take on handling some payroll and bookkeeping duties as well.

-$23 per hour.

If you are an honest, hardworking person with a nice personality and willingness to learn, this position may be for you. If interested, please send your resumé to [email protected]

08/13/2026

Believe it or not, there’s a science to the S-Corp owner payroll. Our S-Corp business clients, there is a Goldilocks zone for your salary.

If you pay yourself $0 salary, or way too low of a salary to save on payroll taxes, the IRS CAN AND WILL flag you, costing you quadruple what you thought you were saving.

Paying yourself too much to the point of generating break even or losses in your business, you may be bypassing possible tax benefits of the S-Corp structure.

Owners’ compensation is an area that you don’t want to “guess” on. This is what we do with our clients, and we nail it down to a science - we’re good at it.

Call our office if your accountant hasn’t talked with you about this, and just maybe, we can run an “officer comp” analysis for you before the 3rd quarter ends.

📞 (610) 407- 4571

08/05/2026

WE'RE HIRING! Are you (or someone you know) the right fit to join the team here at Coladonato CPA?

Please see below for details!
*** To apply please email your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

ACCOUNTING / TAX MANAGER
-Do you have a strong interest in small business accounting and tax?
-Are you looking for a position that allows a work-life balance with opportunity for growth?
-Do you have a fresh and energetic personality (an accountant stereotypical oxymoron)?
-Do you want to interact directly with business owner clients, and individuals?
-Do you want to make a real difference in the success of clients you work with?
-Are you looking to be part of a firm that values what you bring to the table?

FIRM INFO:
We are a Chester County CPA firm specializing in serving small businesses. We use a systematic approach to partner with our clients who we provide a package of services to, including monthly accounting, tax planning and preparation, payroll and business advice. In essence, we help small business owners be better organized, helping them grow and be more profitable while helping them save on taxes. Because we are small firm, we understand small businesses and our employees play a key role in our clients' success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Provide outstanding personal service to a section of our business clients, as well as individual tax clients.
-Interact with clients frequently and keep workflow running smoothly throughout the year.
-Supervise and review monthly accounting processes with staff
-Prepare and review tax returns (S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnerships, LLC’s and 1040’s) and help clients with ongoing tax and business planning.
-Provide exceptional personal service to clients in our long-lasting working relationships.
-The position will grow and collaborate with our firm management as we grow together.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-3–5, or more years of experience in a CPA firm working on accounting and tax returns
-CPA or CPA candidate, or Enrolled Agent designation required
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent, (Accounting emphasis is helpful)
-Comfortable working with small business owners
-Experience with business entity and individual tax returns
-Knowledge of payroll and payroll tax filings
-Computer savvy, embrace technology and willingness to learn (we use Accounting CS, Ultra Tax, File Cabinet CS, Practice CS, QuickBooks and other Microsoft Office products)
-A desire to learn and grow your professional skills
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm in a small family business environment.

COMPENSATION:
You will be rewarded for your talents with an attractive salary plus bonuses. Excellent career and income opportunities for someone will grow with us. You will also receive competitive benefits including health insurance (if selected), Simple IRA plan, paid CPE and licensing, paid holidays & vacation, and a summer schedule with paid half day Fridays, so you can start your weekends early, on us!!

Convenient location on Lancaster Avenue in Malvern, PA.

*** To apply please email your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

07/22/2026

WE'RE HIRING! Are you (or someone you know) the right fit to join the team here at Coladonato CPA? Please see below for details!

ACCOUNTING / TAX MANAGER
-Do you have a strong interest in small business accounting and tax?
-Are you looking for a position that allows a work-life balance with opportunity for growth?
-Do you have a fresh and energetic personality (an accountant stereotypical oxymoron)?
-Do you want to interact directly with business owner clients, and individuals?
-Do you want to make a real difference in the success of clients you work with?
-Are you looking to be part of a firm that values what you bring to the table?

FIRM INFO:
We are a Chester County CPA firm specializing in serving small businesses. We use a systematic approach to partner with our clients who we provide a package of services to, including monthly accounting, tax planning and preparation, payroll and business advice. In essence, we help small business owners be better organized, helping them grow and be more profitable while helping them save on taxes. Because we are small firm, we understand small businesses and our employees play a key role in our clients' success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Provide outstanding personal service to a section of our business clients, as well as individual tax clients.
-Interact with clients frequently and keep workflow running smoothly throughout the year.
-Supervise and review monthly accounting processes with staff
-Prepare and review tax returns (S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnerships, LLC’s and 1040’s) and help clients with ongoing tax and business planning.
-Provide exceptional personal service to clients in our long-lasting working relationships.
-The position will grow and collaborate with our firm management as we grow together.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-3–5, or more years of experience in a CPA firm working on accounting and tax returns
-CPA or CPA candidate, or Enrolled Agent designation required
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent, (Accounting emphasis is helpful)
-Comfortable working with small business owners
-Experience with business entity and individual tax returns
-Knowledge of payroll and payroll tax filings
-Computer savvy, embrace technology and willingness to learn (we use Accounting CS, Ultra Tax, File Cabinet CS, Practice CS, QuickBooks and other Microsoft Office products)
-A desire to learn and grow your professional skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm in a small family business environment.

COMPENSATION:
You will be rewarded for your talents with an attractive salary plus bonuses. Excellent career and income opportunities for someone will grow with us. You will also receive competitive benefits including health insurance (if selected), Simple IRA plan, paid CPE and licensing, paid holidays & vacation, and a summer schedule with paid half day Fridays, so you can start your weekends early, on us!!

Convenient location on Lancaster Avenue in Malvern, PA.

*** To apply please email your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

Accounting - Tax - Payroll
Business Planning & Consulting