Effective Nov. 5, Lancaster-based Fulton Financial Corp. announced the merger of Prudential Bank with and into Fulton Bank and the conversion of Prudential's systems onto Fulton Bank's banking platforms.

Reading-based Essig Plumbing & Heating has partnered with P1 Service Group, which provides resources to home service companies across the country.

Lancaster-based Fulton Financial Corp., with offices in Lehigh Valley, has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger to acquire Prudential Bancorp Inc., Philadelphia. 

The Wyomissing-based law offices of Leisawitz Heller have merged with Lancaster-based Barley Snyder.

Allentown-based Buckno Lisicky & Company, and Loch, Elsenbaumer, Newton & Company will merge.

Bethlehem-based MC IT, a business managed IT services company since 2014, and TechCure, Bethlehem, a managed security firm, have merged. 

Fidelity Bank Corp, the Dunmore-based parent holding company of Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, announced the receipt of all required regulatory approvals for the proposed acquisition of Merchants Bank of Bangor on April 14.

There are many other tax traps for business owners looking to buy or sell, but this article provides a sample of some of the more common issues.  Before entering into any agreements, business owners should consult with their legal and tax advisors to review these types of issues.

The Pennsylvania Credit Union Association and the New Jersey Credit Union League have announced a merger of the two organizations.