• May tax revenues beat estimates by quarter billion

    Jun 12, 2025, 01:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    Strong income tax collections drove state revenues $251 million past estimates last month. Preliminary numbers for May show overall, tax collections were up 9.8% over estimates according to the Office of Budget and Management (OBM). The state has collected $26.4 billion over the fiscal year, which is just over $800 million above estimates.
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  • OSCPA launches inaugural forensic accounting challenge

    Jun 11, 2025, 00:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    Case cracked! On May 23, Ohio high school students explored careers in forensic accounting and applied critical skills like fraud detection, communication and collaboration for OSCPA’s inaugural Forensic Accounting Challenge.
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  • Preparing for the CPA Exam? Join us for Destination Ohio!

    Jun 11, 2025, 00:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    The Destination Ohio CPA program is taking off! As of Friday, June 6, UWorld licenses are available to support CPA exam prep for qualified students and working professionals.
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  • Comment period open for U.S. Treasury requiring electronic payments

    Jun 6, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    President Trump has issued Executive Order 14247 “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account,” which transitions federal disbursements to electronic payments. Written comments and information are requested on or before June 30, 2025.
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  • Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday set for August

    Jun 6, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    Gov. Mike DeWine announced that the state’s 2025 Sales Tax Holiday will run from Friday, Aug. 1 through Thursday, Aug. 14. This is the first time the tax holiday will run for two full weeks.
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  • Ohio Senate adopts budget substitute bill, flat tax

    Jun 6, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    The Ohio Senate adopted the latest version of the budget bill on June 3. The big news was the Senate moving Ohio to a flat tax on nonbusiness income phased in over two years.
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  • Week in review: June 8, 2025

    Jun 6, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending June 6, 2025.
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  • The top stories from May 2025

    Jun 5, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    Talent management topics and tax issues caught OSCPA members’ attention in May. Here are the top stories members were reading.
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  • The ripple effect: The power of empowerment

    Jun 5, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    How do today’s accounting professionals build meaningful connections, support one another, and lift each other to new heights in their careers? A panel of OSCPA members will share their personal and professional experiences of collaboration and communication at the Women, Wealth & Wellness event in July.
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  • Tackling Ohio’s accounting talent Shortage – 18 months in

    Jun 5, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    The accounting talent shortage is at a critical point requiring a bold and all-hands-on-deck approach to resolve. Eighteen months after launching its statewide strategy to address the accounting talent shortage, OSCPA has released an updated action plan.
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  • Week in review: June 1, 2025

    May 30, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    The National Federation of Independent Business unveiled two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers and the public in Ohio understand the economic impact of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.
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  • Take Action: PTEs ability to deduct SALT in jeopardy

    May 30, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    Please urge Congress to retain the entity level deductibility of SALT for all pass-through entities, as originally intended by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, approved by the IRS in Notice 2020-75 and currently in effect in Ohio with the IT 4738.
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  • U.S. Treasury phasing out tax refunds via paper checks

    May 30, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    An executive order signed in March means the IRS will discontinue issuing paper checks for tax refunds as of Sept. 30.
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  • Illinois passes licensure changes bill

    May 29, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    Following in Ohio’s footsteps, Illinois unanimously passed a bill May 22 to create additional pathways to CPA licensure aimed at addressing the national accounting shortage. It now awaits the signature of Governor JB Pritzker.
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  • Where are graduating OSCPA ambassadors headed next?

    May 29, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    OSCPA student ambassadors go above and beyond to help us spread the word about the many opportunities an accounting degree offers. This year, OSCPA celebrates the graduation of 13 ambassadors. Learn where our ambassadors are headed post-graduation.
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  • OSCPA’s Spring Education & Workforce Partnership Event: An opportunity for collaboration and action

    May 29, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    OSCPA members and other key stakeholders gathered at the Spring Education & Workforce Partnership Event on May 14 to collaborate and discuss new strategies in the ongoing effort to fill the accounting talent pipeline in Ohio.
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  • Congratulations to the 2025 accounting graduates

    May 22, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    Congratulations to all the Ohio accounting students graduating this spring! We celebrate your hard work and dedication. And we send a special thank you to our incredible OSCPA student ambassador graduates!
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  • May OSCPA Town Hall recap: Mental wellness strategies for CPAs

    May 22, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    May is Mental Health Awareness month, and it comes right after a time of year that can be mentally and emotionally challenging for CPAs. The most recent OSCPA Town Hall covered strategies to rebalance after the rush and lead in challenging times.
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  • Reminder: Current TechCred window open until May 30

    May 22, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    The current Ohio TechCred application period closes May 30 at 3:00 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to take advantage of a training reimbursement program unique to Ohio aimed to aid Ohio employers in building a stronger workforce.
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  • Minnesota passes licensure changes bill

    May 22, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney
    Minnesota approved a bill May 19 to create additional pathways to CPA licensure, and it awaits the signature of Gov. Tim Walz. Ohio was the first state to pass legislation in January.
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