A new school year is underway, which means OSCPA student ambassadors will soon be back on campus to show their peers what a career in accounting could look like. On Aug. 14, these newest ambassadors were welcomed to an in-person orientation at the OSCPA.

President Trump dismissed IRS Commissioner Billy Long just weeks after his Senate confirmation, naming him ambassador to Iceland in the latest shake-up at the tax agency. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner until a permanent replacement is chosen.

A summary of Ohio's legislative news for the week ending Aug. 15, 2025.

The IRS issued IR-2025-82 confirming that major payroll and reporting forms — including W-2s, 1099s and Form 941 — will remain unchanged for the 2025 tax year despite the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Federal withholding tables will also stay the same.

Facing a Sept. 30 deadline, the Property Tax Reform Working Group discussed five proposals, reaching some consensus on two: having a trigger percentage excess of the carryover and a time interval following voter approval of a levy before reducing it.

Ohio now ranks 5th in the nation for its overall pro-business strengths in economy, infrastructure, workforce and business friendliness, according to CNBC’s new annual ranking of states.

The OSCPA team was saddened to learn of Past Chair Jim Haubrock’s passing on Aug. 9, 2025. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to Jim’s family, friends and former colleagues,” said OSCPA President and CEO Laura A. Hay, CPA, CAE.

Skipping important safety steps due to complacency could result in serious injury to employees. It is important to train all employees on how to spot complacency among themselves and other employees.  OSCPA partner, Sedgwick, has some helpful tips.

Technology means fraud is happening faster and is more scalable than ever. Robert Nordlander, CPA, CFE, spent 21 years as an IRS special agent. He'll be sharing his forensic accounting expertise at the Fraud & Forensic Conference on Aug. 21.

Starting with the class of 2026, all Ohio high schoolers must complete a stand-alone course in personal finance. The legislation is promising, but outcomes will depend on critical factors. Read the article available now in the new issue of CPA Voice.

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending Aug. 8, 2025

The Ohio Department of Taxation's next updates to the OH|TAX e-Services platform are set to launch in November 2025. The updates expand the functionality to include additional tax types and enhanced user features. Members can sign up for a test session.

According to preliminary figures released Aug. 6, the state collected a total of $2.3 billion in General Revenue Fund tax dollars in July, the first month of FY26. This was 11.4% or $238.7 million more than was collected in July 2024.

Check out the latest information from the IRS: Hot topics, scams and security alerts, outreach, resources and more.

In today’s high-stakes environment - where financial disputes are increasingly complex and digital evidence is abundant - building a defensible case is critical. Yigal Rechtman, CPA, CFE, will share his strategies at the 2025 Fraud & Forensic Conference.

Ohio’s sales tax holiday and all things OBBB captured OSCPA members’ attention during the month of July. Read the full list of the top 10 stories for July 2025.

Fraud continues to be a complex consideration in financial statement audits. ASB research highlighted ongoing questions about the auditor’s responsibilities for identifying and assessing fraud risk. Read more in the new issue of CPA Voice.

The deadline to report your actual payroll to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for this policy year is fast approaching, and it’s important you don’t miss it.

Ohio’s TechCred program reached a new milestone in May, with more than $9.9 million in funding awarded. Learn how OSCPA members can benefit from this unique tech training and reimbursement program.

Gov. DeWine’s property tax workgroup began its work July 24 with an in-person, open meeting. The next one is a closed-door, virtual meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 6. DeWine said the vetoed measures posed too great a financial burden on schools when combined.