OSCPA is celebrating the most recent, successful, state-led effort to broaden the pathways to CPA licensure with the passage of Utah’s SB 15. This marks the third state following Virginia and Ohio to make the much-needed changes that broaden access while maintaining the integrity and trust of the CPA license.

On March 7, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 14 into law effective immediately. This legislation incorporates into Ohio law the federal tax changes to the Internal Revenue Code which became law since March 15, 2023.

Interested in filing season tips, tricks and reminders? Register for one of the Ohio Department of Taxation’s personal income tax webinars!

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine delivered the 2025 State of the State Address pledging to continue making Ohio the best place in the nation to live, work and raise a family.

A summary of Ohio's legislative news for the week ending March 14, 2025.

OSCPA has hired Molly Vincent as the new Manager of Advocacy Initiatives. She joins Vice President of Government Relations Greg Saul, Esq., CAE as the Society’s registered lobbyists tasked with advocating for OSCPA’s legislative and regulatory efforts.

Commercial Activity Tax revenue that was expected in February but instead booked in January contributed to a $94 million miss in total monthly tax collections, according to the Office of Budget and Management.

The recent passage of Ohio HB 238, Virginia HB 2042/SB 1042 gives CPAs a new path to licensure and further expands interstate mobility.

A summary of Ohio's legislative news for the week ending March 7, 2025.

In a March 2 update, the Treasury Department announced that with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, it will not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the BOI reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines.