Bonus Senior Deduction
Beginning with the 2025 tax year, seniors age 65 and older are eligible for a new tax break designed to provide meaningful relief at filing time.
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One Big Beautiful Bill – New Individual Tax Provisions
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”) into law after the Senate and House passed the bill on July 1 and July 3, respectfully.
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One Big Beautiful Bill – Business Tax Provisions
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”) into law after the Senate and House passed the bill on July 1 and July 3, respectfully.
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One Big Beautiful Bill – Extended/Modified Individual Tax Provisions
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”) into law after the Senate and House passed the bill on July 1 and July 3, respectfully.
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Ohio Sales Tax Holiday began on Aug. 1
Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday has arrived.
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Surviving Spouse Election to be Treated as Employee
Potential Income and Estate Tax Savings
The death of a husband or wife can be an overwhelming time for the surviving spouse, especially when it comes to financial decisions.
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How to Avoid IRS Scams During Tax Season
Tax season can be stressful, but it becomes even more challenging when scammers try to take advantage of unsuspecting people.
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IRS grants tax relief for hurricane victims
Following a letter from the American Institute of CPAs, the Internal Revenue Service announced on Oct. 1 that it would grant disaster tax relief for all individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Change In Federal Law To Affect Military Member Tax Residency
A change to the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 will affect military members and their spouses by giving them options to claim residency for tax purposes.
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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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Trump Accounts: The Future of Tax-Efficient Retirement Savings
Trump Accounts are a new type of tax-advantaged retirement account for minors, established under the One Big Beautiful Bill signed into law on July 4, 2025. With contributions of up to $5,000 per year and a potential $1,000 government seed contribution for eligible...
DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule
What Employers and Workers Should Know The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced a proposed rule intended to clarify when a worker is an employee and when the worker may be classified as an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards...
USPS Postmark Changes
A Tax Filing Risk Alert for Taxpayers For decades, many taxpayers have relied on a simple rule of thumb: if it is in the mail by the deadline, you are fine. However, recent U.S. Postal Service (USPS) clarification makes that assumption riskier. On Dec. 24, 2025, the...
Top Security Issues Tax Clients Must Watch Out for in 2026
Tax season has always been a prime opportunity for scammers, and 2026 is emerging as one of the most dangerous years yet. With increased filing confusion, AI‑powered fraud tactics, and a surge in data breaches fueling identity theft, tax clients need to be more...
Zinner & Co. Volunteers at Cleveland Food Bank Healthy Choice Market
On Jan. 22, Zinner & Co. employees spent the afternoon volunteering at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s Community Resource Center Healthy Choice Market. Our team was proud to support neighbors directly by helping make the shopping experience easier, more...
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