Advocacy

Jul 26, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Detailed planning can begin in earnest for the upcoming biennial budget cycle after the Office of Budget and Management published official guidance for FY26-27.

Jul 19, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

While Mr. B teaches kids their ABCs, this week he’s bringing updates on Beneficial Ownership Information and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.

Jul 19, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Ohio was recently ranked fifth-highest among states for taxpayer return on investment by personal finance site WalletHub, leading all neighboring states.

Jul 19, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The BWC announced Wednesday that registration has opened for the free, virtual Medical and Health Symposium it will host from Wednesday, Nov. 13 through Friday, Nov. 15.

Jul 17, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Last summer, the Ohio Department of Taxation launched Project NextGEN to replace the current systems that administer Ohio’s individual and school district income taxes. The new system is scheduled to go-live on Sept. 5, 2023, and will provide a “banking experience” for taxpayers and tax professionals.

Jul 12, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Shoppers, start your engines. Ohio’s expanded Sales Tax Holiday will take place from 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 30 until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, August 8.

Jul 12, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Despite lagging tax revenues, investment earnings and underspending helped Ohio end the fiscal year with a $1.1 billion balance.

Jul 12, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The Ohio Department of Transportation and DriveOhio recently announced the opening of two new vehicle charging stations built using federal funds through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.

Jul 9, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Several members recently reached out to OSCPA concerning SDIT 2210 penalty and interest notices received by their farming and fishing clients and OSCPA secured guidance for impacted taxpayers and their CPAs.

Jun 28, 2024, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

Referred to as perhaps the largest capital budget in Ohio history, the Senate passed and the House agreed to amended House Bill 2 (Cutrona-Upchurch) June 26, sending the bill to Gov. Mike DeWine.

Jun 28, 2024, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

The Ohio House voted June 26 to appoint political consultant Tex Fischer to the House District 58 seat being vacated by Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield).

Jun 28, 2024, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

Gov. Mike DeWine's administration announced June 24 the approval of assistance for nine projects expected to create 707 new jobs and retain 1,614 jobs statewide.

Jun 27, 2024, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

The OSCPA office will be closed from Monday, July 1 to Friday, July 5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

Jun 21, 2024, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

The Ohio Department of Taxation has proposed several rules for the administration of the adult use cannabis tax.

Jun 21, 2024, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

The Ohio Department of Development (DOD) recently announced the release of the program application for the July 2024 round of the Ohio Opportunity Zones Tax Credit.

Jun 21, 2024, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

The OSCPA office will be closed from Monday, July 1 to Friday, July 5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

Jun 21, 2024, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef and leaders of Tipp City-based nonprofit Aileron announced a new program to help support Ohio small businesses as they grow.

Jun 14, 2024, 00:00 AM by Sonya Guthrie

Tax revenues were back on target in May after a slide over the past several months that turned a $200 million-plus overage into a $400 million-plus shortfall in collections, according to preliminary figures from the Office of Budget and Management (OBM). Year-to-date underspending, however, far exceeds any revenue shortfalls.

Jun 14, 2024, 00:00 AM by Sonya Guthrie

As previously reported by OSCPA, The Wage and House Division of the U.S. Department of Labor has adopted a rule that will increase the level of income below which employers must pay overtime.

Jun 14, 2024, 00:00 AM by Sonya Guthrie

The Ohio Department of Taxation is holding a public hearing to present and hear comments on the proposed current agricultural use values (CAUV) for tax year 2024 on July 12 at 10:30 a.m.