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  • Dec 06, 2024

    Standing strong for Ohio’s CPAs

    For over a century, the Ohio Society of CPAs has stood as a steadfast advocate for excellence in the CPA profession, empowering thousands of licensees across our great state. We continue that legacy today by addressing our field's most pressing challenges.
  • Dec 06, 2024

    OH | Tax eServices launching Dec. 9

    The second phase of OH | Tax eServices will allow taxpayers to file more types of returns, including sales/use, public utility and personal property among others.
  • Dec 05, 2024

    U.S. District Court halts enforcement of BOI reporting rules – for now

    On Dec. 3 the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas suspended nationwide the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements.
  • Dec 05, 2024

    What to expect from the tax landscape in 2025

    The former Ohio Tax Commissioner offered this advice to CPAs on tax developments in the new year: be prepared for anything.
  • Nov 22, 2024

    Final reminder: Ohio Business Gateway deadline is Dec. 2

    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

    TechCred application period closes Nov. 29

    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

    Ohio House and Senate leadership announced

    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

    Week in Review: Nov. 24, 2024

    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

    Week in Review: Nov. 17, 2024

    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

    Ohio Business Gateway deadline, more resources now available

    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

    Beneficial Ownership Information updates and resources

    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

    OSCPA encourages release of CHIPs funding

    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

    OSCPA proposes law changes to CPA licensure

    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

    U.S. District Court invalidates new DOL overtime rule

    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

    Tax collections on target for October

    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

    Texas files legislation to add bachelor’s degree education pathway

    Texas, the third largest state in terms of CPA licensees, has introduced legislation this week to offer an alternative pathway to licensure.
  • Nov 08, 2024

    Lawmakers expect lighter lame duck, leaner budget

    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 08, 2024

    Week in Review: Nov. 10, 2024

    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 07, 2024

    Ohio CPA/PAC Preferred candidates successful on Election Day

    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 03, 2024

    Week in Review: Nov. 3, 2024

    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.