U.S. Rep. Max Miller, a Rocky River Republican, was appointed to the House Ways and Means Committee’s subcommittees on Oversight, and Work and Welfare

The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking for a nearly $1.5 billion increase in its proposed budget request for FY26-27, with a continued focus on safety for the upcoming biennium.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 238 into law on Jan. 8, which includes OSCPA-backed legislation that will position Ohio as a national leader in addressing the dire CPA shortage.

As I write my last CEO letter as President and CEO of The Ohio Society of CPAs, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude and pride. It has been an incredible journey, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to lead such a dedicated and talented group of professionals.

The DeWine administration announced Monday that Amazon Web Services plans to invest around $10 billion in additional funds for its data center infrastructure across Ohio, with hundreds of new jobs expected by the end of 2030.

Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the annual exclusion amount for business increases from $3 million to $6 million. If your taxable gross receipts are $6 million or less, you will not have to pay the tax.

If signed into law by the Governor, new approaches will be adopted in Ohio that will address the challenges the CPA profession is now facing: the shrinking population of CPAs caused by retirements and too few new licensees, and strengthening existing interstate mobility laws to protect current licensees in the future.

While an impressive career of advocating for Ohio CPAs resulted in numerous legislative wins and meaningful reform, for Barb Benton, it all comes down to one thing.

The DeWine administration recently announced the awarding of over $56 million as part of the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, with 37 projects set to receive funding in the latest round.

OSCPA-backed legislation is currently pending before the Ohio Legislature that seeks to address the shrinking population of CPAs and strengthen existing interstate mobility laws.