Advocacy

Sep 27, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending Sept. 26, 2025

Sep 26, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

Ohio has introduced the Child Care Cred Program, a $10 million initiative aimed at making child care more affordable for working families while helping employers strengthen their workforce.

Sep 26, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

The Department of the Treasury and the IRS have issued proposed regulations implementing the “no tax on tips” provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The rules define “qualified tips,” clarify which occupations are covered and outline how taxpayers may claim the new deduction.

Sep 26, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

The Ohio Department of Taxation is cautioning residents about fraudulent text messages that falsely claim to come from the agency and direct recipients to a counterfeit website.

Sep 25, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

Economic development remains a driving force behind Ohio’s growth and competitiveness. That theme took center stage at the Sept. 25 Town Hall, where President and CEO Laura Hay, CPA, CAE, welcomed Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel for a conversation on the state’s economic momentum.

Sep 19, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

The federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most payments at the end of this month, marking a major transition to electronic transactions.

Sep 19, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

On Nov. 12, 2025, the Ohio Department of Taxation will launch the third phase of its OH|TAX eServices platform. This expansion brings several additional taxes online, allowing more taxpayers to file, pay and manage their accounts electronically.

Sep 19, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Ohio taxpayers are reminded that monthly sales and use tax returns for August 2025 must be filed by Sept. 23, 2025. The Ohio Department of Taxation requires all active accounts to submit returns for each reporting period, regardless of whether taxable sales occurred.

Sep 19, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending Sept. 19, 2025

Sep 12, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Ohio’s state tax collections outpaced expectations in August by $52.1 million, according to preliminary figures from the Office of Budget and Management. The state collected $2.57 billion for the month, 2.1% above estimates.

Sep 12, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Ohioans have submitted more than 50 proposals through an online portal for congressional map suggestions, launched last week to satisfy a constitutional requirement giving the public a voice in redistricting. The submissions reveal sharp partisan divides.

Sep 12, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

As Ohio transitions toward a flat income tax system, the Ohio Department of Taxation has issued updated withholding tables effective for payrolls ending on or after Oct. 1, 2025.

Sep 12, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

The Ohio Department of Taxation used its Sept. 10 Ohio Virtual Tax Academy to highlight major tax provisions in House Bill 96. The legislation makes broad updates across Ohio’s tax code, impacting individuals, businesses and local governments.

Sep 12, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending Sept. 12, 2025

Sep 11, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Join OSCPA President & CEO Laura A. Hay, CPA, CAE, and special guest Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel for our September Town Hall. This month’s discussion will focus on Ohio’s economic development and its impact on the accounting profession. Register today!

Sep 5, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

Gov. Mike DeWine’s property tax reform study group met Sept. 4 to weigh local government reforms to inhibit property tax growth, including giving county commissioners gatekeeping powers over ballot access.

Sep 5, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

Ohioans can now play a direct role in shaping the state’s next congressional districts. Republican legislative leaders this week unveiled redistricting.legislature.ohio.gov, a new portal where the public can submit proposed maps.

Sep 5, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending Sept. 5, 2025.

Sep 4, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

As the Ohio Department of Taxation prepares to roll out its OH|TAX e-Services platform, Ohio CPAs are invited to attend in-person testing sessions to preview and provide feedback on the new functionality. Sign up now for sessions on Sept. 9 or 11.

Aug 22, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A tax policy supporting private schools that Ohio instituted in 2021 will soon be reflected at the national level under federal HR1, aka the One Big Beautiful Bill. However, the state and federal policies have a few key differences.