• Joint property tax study committee issues 21 recommendations in final report

    Jan 10, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    The Joint Committee on Property Tax Review and Reform on Jan. 2 released its final report after spending the past year studying Ohio’s property tax system over eight hearings and receiving testimony from 60 witnesses, issuing 21 recommendations while acknowledging some proposals may contradict others.
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  • CAT filing deadline reminder, exemption doubles

    Jan 10, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    This message is a friendly reminder to all commercial activity tax (CAT) practitioners and taxpayers that the fourth quarter 2024 CAT return is due February 10, 2025.
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  • Sales tax holiday transfer skews December revenues

    Jan 10, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    December tax collections either lagged or exceeded targets by big margins, depending on whether a transfer related to last year’s expanded sales tax holiday is factored into the totals, but normal revenue streams were generally on target.
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  • Politicos on the Move: Jan. 12, 2025

    Jan 10, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    U.S. Rep. Max Miller, a Rocky River Republican, was appointed to the House Ways and Means Committee’s subcommittees on Oversight, and Work and Welfare
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  • Upcoming webinar series highlights accounting opportunities

    Jan 9, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    Educators, students and families are invited to participate in The Resource Vault: Winter Webinar Series, covering all the possibilities the accounting profession can bring.
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  • The right software can help firms keep up with evolving standards

    Jan 9, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    Firms should be wary of the one-size-fits-all approach when selecting the right technology for the business.
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  • DeWine signs CPA Pathways legislation

    Jan 9, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    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.
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  • Top 10 stories in December

    Jan 9, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    At the end of 2024 members showed interest in OSCPA transition news and BOI updates.
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  • A note from OSCPA President & CEO Scott Wiley

    Jan 9, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    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.
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  • Upcoming changes to the Commercial Activity Tax

    Dec 20, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    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.
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  • Senior VP Barb Benton to retire from OSCPA after a remarkable career

    Dec 19, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    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.
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  • OSCPA office closure

    Dec 19, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    In observance of the holidays, the OSCPA office will be closed starting 2 p.m. on December 23 and will resume normal business hours on January 2. During this time, regular operations will be paused.
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  • CPA workforce reform legislation heads to Gov. DeWine for signature

    Dec 19, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    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.
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  • Financial advisor discusses market trends for 2025

    Dec 19, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    In the final OSCPA Town Hall of 2024, the focus was on what’s in store for the financial markets in 2025.
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  • CPA Workforce Reform legislation passes Senate

    Dec 13, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    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.
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  • November revenues fall short

    Dec 13, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    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.
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  • OSCPA signs letter to Treasury & FinCEN expressing grave concerns with BOI implementation

    Dec 13, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    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
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  • OSCPA announces leadership transition

    Dec 12, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    After 12 years of exceptional service as President & CEO, Scott Wiley will be stepping down from his role, effective January 13, 2025.
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  • OH | Tax eServices launching Dec. 9

    Dec 6, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    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.
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  • Standing strong for Ohio’s CPAs

    Dec 6, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker
    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.
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