Posted by: Gary M. Sigman, CPA, MTax, PFS, AEP®
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Passive Activity Rules and Their Relationship to Trusts
The Many Benefits of a SEP
Posted by: Robert O’Neil, CPA
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New Income Tax Reductions for Ohio Business Owners
By Brett W. Neate, CPA, MTax
Senior Tax Manager
Taking Advantage of Ohio Use Tax Amnesty
By Brett W. Neate, CPA, MT
read more…Businesses to Benefit from Ohio General Tax Amnesty
By Brett Neate, CPA, MT
read more…Tax Savings Still Available for “Heavy” Trucks and Vans
Posted by: DeAnna Alger, CPA
read more…The Supreme Court’s ruling on DOMA : How Does It Impact Ohio Same-Sex Couples?
On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of The United States v. Windsor which essentially ruled the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. Given the widespread national press this case received, we will not rehash the details of the case here, but in short, the Windsor case treats same-sex couples who are validly married under state law as married for federal purposes. While this case is viewed as a huge civil rights win, it could potentially be a huge financial win for same-sex couples, but the ruling has raised as many questions as it has answered particularly in states such as Ohio that do not currently recognize same-sex marriage.
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Efforts by Ohio to Prevent Tax Fraud May Cause Refund Delays
The following is an information release from the Ohio Department of Taxation…
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Extension Periods for Various Tax Returns Revised
The Highway Act changed the filing due dates of business income tax returns beginning for tax years after 12/31/15. Along with these changes the extension periods for other types of returns have also been updated. The following chart highlights these important revisions.
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The Rules Have Changed for Attending the Game (and Other Entertainment Events)
The recent enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought many changes to how individuals and businesses are affected by our tax system. Among the deductions affected was the deduction for meals and entertainment incurred in the course of operating...
States Fail to Overturn SALT Deduction Caps
In a blow to several high-tax states, a federal judge has upheld a key provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap. Under the TCJA, congress placed a cap on the amount taxpayers could claim on their Schedule A for...
8 Tax Issues to Consider When Your Spouse Dies
It goes without saying that the death of one's spouse is typically an extremely difficult emotional trauma. When one loses a spouse, the last thing on the surviving spouse’s mind is the tax issues to be addressed. Nonetheless, the passing of one’s spouse...
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: What it means to you and your business
Congress is enacting the most sweeping tax legislation in thirty years, one that will make fundamental changes in the way you, your family and your business calculate your federal income tax bill, and the amount of federal tax you will pay. Since most of the changes...
Zinner & Co. announces two new hires
Zinner & Co. CPA and Consultants is proud to announce the recent hiring of Claire Stanislawski and Madelyn Thome. Stanislawski started as the Accounting and Tax Services Supervisor on Aug. 12, while Thome was hired as an Accounting and Tax Staff Accountant on July...
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