Advocacy

Dec 5, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The former Ohio Tax Commissioner offered this advice to CPAs on tax developments in the new year: be prepared for anything.

Nov 22, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Ohio Business Gateway users only have one more week to act before Dec. 2 – that’s when multi-factor authentication becomes an OH/ID login requirement for the OBG.

Nov 22, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

This is the second application period where OSCPA members can take advantage of our recent partnership with MAX Technical Training by enrolling in TechCred-approved courses that are also eligible for CPE credits.

Nov 22, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Sen. Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) will serve as Senate president in the 136th General Assembly, while Sen. Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) will remain minority leader, after both caucuses met and chose their leadership for the next session.

Nov 22, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

With the population of Columbus projected to reach nearly 3.5 million people by 2050, leaders in the region right now are facing major decisions concerning regional planning and economic development that could pave the way for the region's smooth growth to that size or make the path rockier.

Nov 16, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Lt. Gov. Jon Husted told members of the Ohio Manufacturers' Association that "made in America" requires "made in Ohio" during the OMA workforce summit Thursday.

Nov 15, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Ohio Business Gateway users only have two more weeks to act before Dec. 2 – that’s when multi-factor authentication becomes an OH/ID login requirement for the OBG.

Nov 15, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Ohio is among the 47 states that have not weighed in on the unauthorized practice of law issue concerning the upcoming beneficial ownership information reporting requirement.

Nov 15, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

OSCPA joined the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and other business groups this week to send a letter to President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Commerce urging the immediate release of CHIPS and Science Act funding.

Nov 15, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

For over two years, we have been listening and learning from our members and collaborating with other state partners about the outdated and counterproductive policies that currently govern CPA licensing laws in our state.

Nov 15, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued its ruling Nov. 15 invalidating the entirety of the Department of Labor’s overtime rule, a decision supported by The Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity, of which OSCPA is a member.

Nov 14, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Variances in major tax sources balanced out to an on-target revenue haul in October, according to preliminary figures from the Ohio Office of Budget and Management.

Nov 14, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Texas, the third largest state in terms of CPA licensees, has introduced legislation this week to offer an alternative pathway to licensure.

Nov 8, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

A panel of lawmakers Nov. 7 said they don’t expect a busier than usual lame duck session, and, looking forward to next year’s budget cycle, expect to have a leaner budget due to the end of pandemic-era federal money and lower revenues.

Nov 8, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

From now through Monday, March 31, 2025, income-eligible Ohioans can receive one-time assistance with their home energy bill through the Ohio Department of Development's Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program.

Nov 7, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Ohio CPA/PAC’s Board evaluated hundreds of candidates for the Ohio House and Ohio Senate before giving 91 of them PAC Preferred status earlier in the fall. Of those, all but three candidates were successful.

Nov 3, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Gov. Mike DeWine's administration announced Monday the approval of assistance for six projects expected to create 415 new jobs and retain 1,118 jobs statewide.

Nov 1, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

ODT recently informed OSCPA that a small number of taxpayers received refunds or increases to credit carryforward amounts that should not have occurred.

Nov 1, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

If you haven’t cast your vote yet for the 2024 General Election, your last chance to do so is this Tuesday.

Oct 25, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Amid all the attention the election generates, it is important that voters not lose sight of a crucial decision facing Ohio voters this November—the election of Ohio Supreme Court justices.