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 tables reflect income tax rate reductions authorized under House Bill 96 (136th General Assembly) and are not optional. Ohio employers are required to use them.
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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 Alliances have been consistently ranked among the Top Three Accounting Alliances globally.
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, now is the time to start planning your shopping list.
Ohio’s 2026 sales tax holiday runs from midnight on Aug. 7 through 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 9. For three days, Ohio shoppers can purchase qualifying clothing, school supplies and instructional materials completely free of state and local sales tax.
Here is everything you need to know to take full advantage.
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Beginning January 1, 2026, significant changes to the tax treatment of employer-provided meals took effect. Businesses that have historically relied on deductions for meal expenses and food-related benefits should carefully review the new rules, as they may impact tax planning and compliance.
Below is a breakdown of what is no longer deductible, what still qualifies for a 50 percent or 100 percent deduction, and what employers should do right now to stay compliant and maximize allowable deductions.
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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 2025 or 2026, here is what you need to know to file a refund claim.
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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 children, these accounts offer a powerful head start on long-term, tax-efficient retirement savings.
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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 Act (FLSA) and related federal laws.
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For decades, many taxpayers have relied on a simple rule of thumb: if it is in the mail by the deadline, you are fine.
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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 vigilant than ever.
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On Jan. 22, Zinner & Co. employees spent the afternoon volunteering at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s Community Resource Center Healthy Choice Market.
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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. 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...
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,...
Beginning January 1, 2026, significant changes to the tax treatment of employer-provided meals took effect. Businesses that have historically relied on deductions for meal expenses and food-related benefits should carefully review the new rules, as they may impact tax...
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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