Four separate bills passed Thursday in the Ohio House to spend $920 million in federal aid to assist with coronavirus relief efforts.

Lawmakers in Columbus this week considered a pair of bills that clarify and update municipal tax laws.

The House Finance Committee on April 13 unveiled its version of Ohio’s biennial budget, wrapping in the school funding plan from House Bill 1 and including a 2% across-the-board income tax cut, which would put more than $300 million back in taxpayers’ pockets.

Managing a diverse team successfully requires a willingness to listen and learn, and not being afraid to ask questions, says one firm managing partner.

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Cleveland Magazine this year recognized a group of influential business leaders as their inaugural “Cleveland 500.” Among these visionaries is OSCPA member Brandon Miller, CPA, CGMA, CEO of HW&Co.

An accounting program at Ohio Northern University not only educates the students but is a benefit to the local community through its work with local churches and Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

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AICPA on Thursday said a bill has been drafted in the House that would change the 2021 1st quarter estimated payment due date to May 17 and a companion bill is being considered in the Senate.

The Ohio Society of CPAs this week voiced support for a proposal by Gov. Mike DeWine to use money from the federal American Rescue Plan to pay off Ohio’s pandemic-caused unemployment compensation loan – now at $1.46 billion and growing.

The concept of working remotely has surged alongside of COVID-19 during the past year. What was once a luxury enjoyed by some, became a requirement for many because of the pandemic. But working from home is supposed to save – not cost – you money, right?

With the Ohio Society of CPAs’ supported tax conformity legislation, Senate Bill 18, being signed into law by Governor DeWine on March 31, the Ohio Department of Taxation has now issued guidance on Ohio tax filings related to the retroactive $10,200 income tax exemption for unemployment benefits.

While team-building activities are a common tool used by businesses to strengthen culture, an experience that revolves around working with horses is a bit more unusual for most accounting professionals.

Next week is National Volunteer Week, a celebration of the impact volunteers have on the community and of the people and causes that inspire so many.

Sex, religion and politics: these are three of the topics we’re typically told not to discuss at work. And yet, they are important for organizations to address to ensure the culture they are building is one where people feel welcome and comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to the workplace. These topics are among the ones OSCPA will cover in its 2021 Crossing Bridges Series 2.0 - Essential Conversations.

If you think your best employees will stay put because the pandemic has driven up unemployment rates and minimized mobility, think again. And if you don’t believe your top performers are worth fighting for, you could be in for a big surprise when it comes time to recruit their replacements.

Such a change would streamline tax filings, help ensure tax compliance and help ease the burden of millions of small businesses and other taxpayers.

Governor Mike DeWine on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 18 into law, which ensures that expenses paid with forgiven Paycheck Protection Plan loans become deductible for state income tax purposes.

There is no sense of dread quite like realizing your Social Security number has been compromised, but there are steps you can take to decrease the chance of this happening.

The OSCPA Executive Board voted unanimously on Feb. 24 to approve a package of bylaws amendments for publication to the membership. The amendments streamline membership procedures, rename affiliate membership classes, and align board naming and structure to best practices.