Did you receive an Ohio Individual Income Tax Failure to File notice (ITDQ0009) from the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) advising you that they did not receive an Ohio Individual Income tax return?
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IRS Introduces New W-4 for 2020
The IRS has unveiled the new, redesigned Form W-4 for the tax year 2020. This new form eliminates many of the complex tables used in previous versions and includes many enhancements from the earlier draft version. read more…
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Do Your Own Taxes This Year
Every year, a group of adventurous souls decides: This is the year I’m going to prepare my own tax return! While we certainly applaud an individual’s right to establish self-reliance and try to save money on preparation fees, it’s rarely a good idea.
Updated: 7 Important Tax Benefits of Real Estate Investing
Investing in real estate is a great way to develop wealth and improve your cash flow. In addition to the benefits of receiving monthly rental income, you can also potentially realize some significant tax benefits.
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IRS Announces it Will Waive Tax Penalties for Under-Withholding and Underpayment for Some
The IRS announced this week in IRS Notice 2019-11 that it would not penalize taxpayers whose tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short last year due to failing to 
change their withholding under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). read more…
Ohio Dept. of Taxation issues new Employer Withholding Rates
New rates effective July 1
The Ohio Department of Taxation has issued new employer withholding tables for payrolls that begin on or after July 1, 2024.
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The Benefits of Filing a Tax Extension
One of the most common tax-related misconceptions is that filing a tax extension increases your risk of a tax audit.
This longstanding myth is simply not true, as filing a tax extension can statistically decrease the risk of an audit.
In addition to statistically decreasing the risk of an audit, there is also one other benefit to extending a tax return.
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New Ohio Withholding Rates Take Effect Aug. 1
If you are an Ohio employer, there is an important payroll update you need to act on before your next pay cycle. The Ohio Department of Taxation has issued new withholding tables that apply to all payrolls with a period ending on or after Aug. 1, 2026. These updated...
Zinner & Co. Celebrates 15 Years as TIAG Member
Zinner & Co. is proud to announce that this year marks the firm’s 15-year Anniversary as a TIAG® member.TIAG®, a division of TAG Alliances®, is an international alliance of independent accounting firms. With more than 110 firms in over 70 countries, TIAG and TAG...
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 2026: What You Need to Know Before You Shop
School may just be getting out for most kids, but it is never too early to think about saving money on back-to-school items. The Ohio Department of Taxation recently announced the Ohio sales tax holiday is back, and with back-to-school season just around the corner,...
Important Changes to the Deductibility of Employer-Provided Meals
On Jan. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly tightened the rules on the tax deductibility of employer-provided meals. If your business has historically relied on deductions for meals and food-related benefits, these changes require immediate...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Launch CAPE Tool for Tariff Refund Claims
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool to help importers and customs brokers claim tariff refunds following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. If your business paid IEEPA tariffs in...
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