Jan 31, 2025, 09:35 AM by Amber Epling

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), the IRS-backed program that helps qualifying taxpayers file returns to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), are both turning 50 years old this year.

Jan 31, 2025, 09:32 AM by Amber Epling

Updates from the Ohio Department of Taxation, the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) and others.

Jan 31, 2025, 09:17 AM by Amber Epling

Jan 30, 2025, 09:57 AM by Rick Meyer, CPA, MBA, MST

Popup AI firms claim they can handle 80% of an R&D study - but is it that simple? We break down the myths and risks behind these bold promises.

Jan 24, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) hosted its Ohio Virtual Tax Academy (OVTA) on Jan. 15 with a focus on the tax practitioner community. Several resources were provided during the presentations that members may find valuable as we head into the 2025 tax filing season.

Jan 23, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

To keep up with the evolving business environment CPA firms need to leverage technology for streamlined operations and enhanced productivity.

Jan 23, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Lauren Hagan, CPA, uses her accounting background to ask the right questions when achieving results in her new role as the CEO of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Jan 17, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The Internal Revenue Service and the Ohio Department of Taxation both recently announced that the 2025 tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, and will feature expanded and enhanced tools to help taxpayers as a result of their modernization efforts.

Jan 17, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

OSCPA CEO & President Laura Hay expressed optimism to the news that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine appointed Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted to the United States Senate.

Jan 17, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Expect slim majorities and government funding to impact politics this year, said one expert from AICPA. 

Jan 16, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Transfer Pricing is a crucial yet intricate facet of international taxation, particularly relevant for businesses engaged in cross-border transactions.

Jan 16, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

After more than three decades of creating meaningful change in accounting, incoming OSCPA CEO & President Laura Hay, CPA, CAE, is ready to lead Ohio CPAs to meet the challenges of the transforming profession.

Jan 16, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

OSCPA will continue to make a difference for the accounting profession with the announcement of its new leadership team.

Jan 10, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

December tax collections either lagged or exceeded targets by big margins, depending on whether a transfer related to last year’s expanded sales tax holiday is factored into the totals, but normal revenue streams were generally on target.

Jan 10, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

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

Jan 10, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The Joint Committee on Property Tax Review and Reform on Jan. 2 released its final report after spending the past year studying Ohio’s property tax system over eight hearings and receiving testimony from 60 witnesses, issuing 21 recommendations while acknowledging some proposals may contradict others.

Jan 10, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

This message is a friendly reminder to all commercial activity tax (CAT) practitioners and taxpayers that the fourth quarter 2024 CAT return is due February 10, 2025.

Jan 9, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

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.

Jan 9, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Educators, students and families are invited to participate in The Resource Vault: Winter Webinar Series, covering all the possibilities the accounting profession can bring.

Jan 9, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Firms should be wary of the one-size-fits-all approach when selecting the right technology for the business.