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  • Aug 09, 2024

    Ohio driver’s licenses and IDs can now be added to Apple Wallet

    Ohio also launched a free age verification app for businesses, enabling them to securely and privately accept customers’ mobile driver's licenses and ID cards in person using an iPhone.
  • Aug 09, 2024

    Week in Review: Aug. 11, 2024

    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the nation added 114,000 jobs in July, while the national unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, from 4.1% in June.
  • Aug 08, 2024

    Accountancy Board to pursue BOI clarification

    At the ABO’s July meeting, at OSCPA’s request, the ABO voted to ask Attorney General Yost’s office to assist it in securing guidance from the Ohio Supreme Court for Ohio CPAs on the preparation and filing of Beneficial Ownership Information reports.
  • Aug 02, 2024

    Stephens appoints committee chairs, gives Rep. Fischer assignments

    Monday’s House Journal included new chair appointments as well as committee assignments for the latest member to join the chamber, Rep. Tex Fischer (R-Youngstown).
  • Aug 02, 2024

    Yost rejects 'Homestead' amendment for lack of signatures

    The proposed amendment says the state or local governments "shall not have the right or power to increase the taxable property value on any citizen's private property or properties," without the private property owner's agreement or consent.
  • Aug 02, 2024

    Week in Review: Aug. 4, 2024

    Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced $36.7 million in state tax credits will support 17 theatrical, television, and film production projects in Ohio.
  • Jul 26, 2024

    Final reminder: Ohio 2024 sales tax holiday starts Tuesday

    Ohio will have an expanded sales tax holiday from 12 a.m. Tuesday, July 30 through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8.
  • Jul 26, 2024

    TechCred awards more than 100,000 credentials

    This milestone demonstrates Ohio employers' demand for the skills needed to keep up with modern and future-forward technology.
  • Jul 26, 2024

    Week in Review: July 28, 2024

    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

    Mr. B brings you an update on BOI and BWC

    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

    Ohio ranks fifth in report on taxpayer return on investment

    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

    Week in Review: July 21, 2024

    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

    ODT seeks OSCPA members for usability study

    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

    Almost celebration time: Ohio’s expanded Sales Tax Holiday starts soon

    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

    State ends FY24 with $1.1B balance despite tax misses

    Despite lagging tax revenues, investment earnings and underspending helped Ohio end the fiscal year with a $1.1 billion balance.
  • Jul 12, 2024

    Week in Review: July 14, 2024

    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 09, 2024

    Attention farmers and fishers: Hold those School District Income Tax Notices

    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

    Legislature sends capital bill to governor

    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

    Politicos on the Move: Tex Fischer replaces Cutrona in House

    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

    Week in Review: June 30, 2024

    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.