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  • Jan 10, 2025

    Week in Review: Jan. 12, 2025

    The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking for a nearly $1.5 billion increase in its proposed budget request for FY26-27, with a continued focus on safety for the upcoming biennium.
  • Jan 09, 2025

    DeWine signs CPA Pathways legislation

    Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 238 into law on Jan. 8, which includes OSCPA-backed legislation that will position Ohio as a national leader in addressing the dire CPA shortage.
  • Jan 09, 2025

    A note from OSCPA President & CEO Scott Wiley

    As I write my last CEO letter as President and CEO of The Ohio Society of CPAs, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude and pride. It has been an incredible journey, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to lead such a dedicated and talented group of professionals.
  • Dec 22, 2024

    Week in Review: Dec. 22, 2024

    The DeWine administration announced Monday that Amazon Web Services plans to invest around $10 billion in additional funds for its data center infrastructure across Ohio, with hundreds of new jobs expected by the end of 2030.
  • Dec 20, 2024

    Upcoming changes to the Commercial Activity Tax

    Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the annual exclusion amount for business increases from $3 million to $6 million. If your taxable gross receipts are $6 million or less, you will not have to pay the tax.
  • Dec 19, 2024

    CPA workforce reform legislation heads to Gov. DeWine for signature

    If signed into law by the Governor, new approaches will be adopted in Ohio that will address the challenges the CPA profession is now facing: the shrinking population of CPAs caused by retirements and too few new licensees, and strengthening existing interstate mobility laws to protect current licensees in the future.
  • Dec 19, 2024

    Senior VP Barb Benton to retire from OSCPA after a remarkable career

    While an impressive career of advocating for Ohio CPAs resulted in numerous legislative wins and meaningful reform, for Barb Benton, it all comes down to one thing.
  • Dec 14, 2024

    Week in Review: Dec. 15, 2024

    The DeWine administration recently announced the awarding of over $56 million as part of the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, with 37 projects set to receive funding in the latest round.
  • Dec 13, 2024

    CPA Workforce Reform legislation passes Senate

    OSCPA-backed legislation is currently pending before the Ohio Legislature that seeks to address the shrinking population of CPAs and strengthen existing interstate mobility laws.
  • Dec 13, 2024

    OSCPA signs letter to Treasury & FinCEN expressing grave concerns with BOI implementation

    As the reporting deadline for the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) approaches quickly, OSCPA has heard concerns from many members regarding the lack of clarity and guidance from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Jan. 1, 2025 deadline
  • Dec 13, 2024

    November revenues fall short

    The Office of Budget and Management reported Friday that preliminary estimates of November’s revenues show them coming in nearly 3% below estimates. Specifically, the state was nearly $76.9 million or 2.9% below estimates for the month.
  • Dec 08, 2024

    Week in Review: Dec. 8, 2024

    The JobsOhio Board of Directors met Thursday at which time Chair Josh Rubin said that while JobsOhio has been a "tremendous success" on many fronts, Ohio has changed since 2011 and so the organization needs to continue to evolve.
  • 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.