House Bill 5 becomes law!
Ohio’s municipal income tax system has long been an area of frustration and burden for Ohio's business community. House Bill 5, signed into law Dec. 19, 2014, is a great example of CPA leadership in action and demonstrates the power of a strong and unified voice for the profession.
Gov. Kasich signs House Bill 5 into law on Dec. 19, 2014 surrounded by OSCPA staff and other supporters.
OSCPA led these efforts, working with the Municipal Tax Reform Coalition, a partnership of 30+ organizations in Ohio driving reform of Ohio’s municipal income tax code. Together, they represent a large share of the business and individual taxpayers who are the lifeblood of Ohio’s economy.
Since 2014, OSCPA has continued to work for additional fixes to the most complicated municipal tax structure in the nation.
Read a summary of key H.B. 5 provisions. Most were effective Jan. 1, 2016.
Contact the Governmental Affairs team for more information on this and other legislative priorities:
Latest news on municipal income tax reform:
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Apr 10, 2025
As the April 15 income tax filing deadline approaches, the Ohio Depart of Taxation is extending the hours of the personal income and school district income tax phone lines to assist with any last-minute questions.
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Apr 03, 2025
Mark your calendar for the next OSCPA Town Hall on Thursday, April 24 at noon. The event will feature a panel of experts from the Ohio Department of Taxation offering a recap of the tax season and a look at what’s ahead.
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Mar 28, 2025
Legislators presented sponsor testimony to the House Ways & Means Committee March 26 on HB 30, phasing down over two years the state income tax to a flat rate of 2.75% on nonbusiness income. Business income would remain at its current flat rate of 3%.