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  • Jan 26, 2024

    Ohio Department of Taxation sends more notices in error

    In November, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) mailed Verification of Income – Missing Ohio IT1040 letters to some taxpayers in error.
  • Jan 26, 2024

    Lawmakers eye income tax, CAT repeal by decade’s end

    Ohio would phase out its income tax (on nonbusiness income) entirely and eliminate the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) as well under plans announced Tuesday.
  • Jan 26, 2024

    Politicos on the Move: Jan. 28, 2024

    Bill Johnson has officially resigned to become the new president of Youngstown State University, leaving his seat vacant in the U.S. House of Representatives 6th District.
  • Jan 26, 2024

    Week in Review: Jan. 28, 2024

    The Ohio Third Frontier Commission announced Wednesday it had approved $800,000 in grants through the Technology Validation and Start-up Fund, which will help four businesses bring new technology and innovative products to the workforce.
  • Jan 19, 2024

    Federal Tax Extenders “Compromise” Bill introduced

    On Tuesday, the chief tax writers in Congress announced a framework of a compromise tax bill that would temporarily expand individual tax credits and revive several business tax breaks.
  • Jan 19, 2024

    Committee begins work on property tax recommendations

    The newly formed Joint Committee on Property Tax Review and Reform met for the first time on Jan. 10 to learn more about the current state of property taxation in Ohio. The committee was created as a part of HB33 (Edwards) to make recommendations on pending legislation related to property taxation.
  • Jan 19, 2024

    Week in Review: Jan. 21, 2024

    The Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation recently updated the state's "Top Jobs" list as required every two years, providing new information on which occupations are in-demand or deemed critical.
  • Jan 12, 2024

    IRS, ODT resources for upcoming Jan. 29 start date to the 2024 tax filing season

    The IRS recently announced Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, as the official start date of the nation’s 2024 tax filing season when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns.
  • Jan 12, 2024

    Updates on the Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements

    While legislative efforts to either delay or suspend the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements remain ongoing, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, and the initial deadlines for filings will begin to come due 90 days into 2024.
  • Jan 12, 2024

    ODT hosting webinars on upcoming CAT law changes & reminds CPAs of CAT return deadline

    Register now for these webinars in January to learn more about how these changes can affect your business.
  • Jan 12, 2024

    December revenues miss mark, come in 11.5% below estimates

    The Personal Income Tax accounted for the shortfall, coming in $266.8 million or 28.4% below the estimate for the month.
  • Jan 12, 2024

    Politicos on the Move: Jan. 14, 2023

    House Democrats have selected Beryl Brown Piccolantonio, president of the Gahanna Jefferson Board of Education, to replace former Rep. Mary Lightbody (D-Westerville), who resigned her 4th House District seat on Jan. 9.
  • Jan 12, 2024

    Week in Review: Jan. 14, 2024

    The DeWine administration announced Monday the Department of Development is now accepting proposals for the Innovation Hubs program, which provides $125 million for small and medium-sized Ohio cities to create hubs like the existing innovation districts in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati.
  • Jan 07, 2024

    Week in Review: Jan. 7, 2024

    Ohio's minimum wage increased Jan. 1, 2024 to $10.45 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.25 per hour for tipped employees.
  • Jan 05, 2024

    ODT provides essential resources for upcoming 2024 tax filing season

    The Ohio Society of CPAs is partnering with the Ohio Department of Taxation to host a webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 24 covering Ohio individual and school district income tax updates. One hour of CPE will be provided
  • Jan 05, 2024

    The impact on tax practitioners in the event of an IRS shutdown

    A letter sent in late November to the IRS detailed how an IRS shutdown during the tax filing season would harm taxpayers and tax practitioners. The letter also outlines recommendations to the IRS that could mitigate the long-term effects of a shutdown.
  • Jan 05, 2024

    Politicos on the Move: Jan. 7, 2023

    State Rep. Adam Miller, D-Columbus, has filed to run for Ohio’s 15th Congressional District next year against State Rep. Mike Carey.
  • Dec 15, 2023

    Urgent member action needed for U.S. Senate to delay BOI reporting requirements

    Please urge your two U.S. Senators to extend the filing deadline that Congress recently passed in H.R. 5119, the Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act.
  • Dec 15, 2023

    Major changes coming to the CAT

    The Commercial Activity Tax will undergo major changes on Jan. 1, 2024, and again on Jan. 1, 2025. Annual and quarterly CAT taxpayers who anticipate having less than $3 million in taxable gross receipts in tax year 2024, should act now and cancel their CAT account immediately with an effective date of Dec. 31, 2023.
  • Dec 15, 2023

    ODT outlines impending changes to certified mail procedures

    The Ohio Department of Taxation has issued a new information release that details changes to certified mail procedures that will become effective Jan. 1, 2024.