Advocacy

Jul 18, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Your Ohio Society of CPAs Government Relations team keeps our fingers on the pulse of issues impacting you in Columbus and Washington, D.C. Read some of the highlights from the team's recent efforts.

Jul 18, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Several OSCPA staff members attended the 2025 AICPA & CPA/SEA Interchange, a two-day annual conference that brings together leaders from state CPA societies and AICPA staff to connect around advocacy, best practices and emerging regulatory issues.

Jul 18, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending July 18, 2025

Jul 17, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Join us July 24 for our next Town Hall. State Rep. Bill Roemer, CPA, will discuss the passage of the state's main operating budget and its impact on the accounting profession in Ohio. Michael Bowman, Director at GTM, will cover federal tax changes. Earn 1 hour of complimentary CPE for attending! Register today!

Jul 11, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

In his final biennial budget, Gov. Mike DeWine took the veto pen to the most items of his governorship, striking 67 items out of HB96 (Stewart), including several property tax provisions, before signing it just before midnight on June 30.

Jul 11, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

As a result of advocacy efforts, the final version of the federal reconciliation bill signed into law by President Trump on July 4 retains the ability of all pass-through entities to continue deducting state and local taxes at the entity level.

Jul 11, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

According to preliminary revenue data from the Office of Budget and Management released July 7, Ohio exceeded its revenue forecast for the just concluded FY25 by $1.04 billion or 3.7%. The Personal Income Tax accounts for the bulk of the overage.

Jul 11, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Ohio’s 2025 Sales Tax Holiday is almost here. Scheduled to run from Friday, Aug. 1 through Thursday, Aug. 14, the holiday sales tax exemption will apply to items priced at $500 or less, purchased in-person or online, with some exceptions.

Jul 11, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio's legislative news for the week ending July 11, 2025

Jul 10, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A mix of state and federal issues captured Ohio CPAs’ attention in June, with Pass Through Entities’ ability to deduct SALT and the phase out of paper checks by the Treasury topping the list. Check out the complete list of top 10 stories from June.

Jun 27, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

In the early morning hours of June 25, Republican negotiators agreed to a biennial spending plan that will institute a flat-rate income tax and included all OSCPA’s budget priorities. Substitute House Bill 96 was passed later that day by both the Ohio House and Senate.

Jun 27, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A provision tucked into the federal reconciliation bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), will negatively impact all pass-through entities (PTEs) that can currently deduct state and local taxes (SALT) through Ohio’s IT 4738. Please contact your federal elected officials to ensure these OSCPA legislative victories do not become futile.

Jun 27, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending June 27, 2025.

Jun 20, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

The Ohio Senate on June 11 passed the state operating budget, Substitute House Bill 96, with several OSCPA priorities included.

Jun 20, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Interested in representing the Ohio Society of CPAs in an impactful way? House Bill 54 requires the Ohio Department of Transportation to appoint seven individuals to an Advisory Council, and OSCPA has a seat at the table.

Jun 20, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

The deadline is approaching for OSCPA members to give feedback on the U.S. Treasury's plan to eliminate paper checks and adopt a new requirement for electronic payment only.

Jun 20, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending June 20, 2025.

Jun 13, 2025, 01:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending June 13, 2025.

Jun 12, 2025, 01:00 by Natalie Rooney

The Ohio Senate sent the state operating budget to the Ohio House on June 11 with a 23-10 vote after months of testimony. The chamber’s final version of Substitute House Bill 96 includes a flat tax on nonbusiness income phased in over two years.

Jun 12, 2025, 01:00 by Natalie Rooney

OSCPA joined AICPA and 52 other state societies and jurisdictions to urge the U.S. Senate Finance Committee to retain the ability for all pass-through entities to deduct state and local taxes at the entity level.