Advocacy

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.

Aug 22, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A new Tax Foundation study estimates that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will reduce federal taxes for individual taxpayers in every state, though the scale of savings will differ significantly across regions.

Aug 22, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Ohio’s economy continues to grow on the strength of its STEM and technical talent, but attracting a steady workforce remains a challenge for employers across the country. To address this need, JobsOhio has introduced the Relocation Incentive, designed to help companies of all sizes recruit skilled professionals from out of state.

Aug 22, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending Aug. 22, 2025

Aug 15, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

The IRS issued IR-2025-82 confirming that major payroll and reporting forms — including W-2s, 1099s and Form 941 — will remain unchanged for the 2025 tax year despite the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Federal withholding tables will also stay the same.

Aug 15, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Facing a Sept. 30 deadline, the Property Tax Reform Working Group discussed five proposals, reaching some consensus on two: having a trigger percentage excess of the carryover and a time interval following voter approval of a levy before reducing it.

Aug 15, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

President Trump dismissed IRS Commissioner Billy Long just weeks after his Senate confirmation, naming him ambassador to Iceland in the latest shake-up at the tax agency. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner until a permanent replacement is chosen.

Aug 15, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio's legislative news for the week ending Aug. 15, 2025.

Aug 8, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending Aug. 8, 2025

Aug 7, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

According to preliminary figures released Aug. 6, the state collected a total of $2.3 billion in General Revenue Fund tax dollars in July, the first month of FY26. This was 11.4% or $238.7 million more than was collected in July 2024.