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August 2, 2023 | 2023
2023 Issue 1-Yes NO!! Maybe So . . .

On August 8, 2023 Ohio will have a special election for Issue One which addresses Ohio Constitutional Amendment Procedure. Under current Ohio law, Ohio citizens can petition for an Ohio Constitution amendment. Amendments are adopted if: 1. if the Secretary of State receives the proposed amendment with 1,000 verified signatures from Ohio citizens qualified to … 2023 Issue 1-Yes NO!! Maybe So . . .

May 11, 2022 | 2022
Tax Season and Congressional Legislative Update

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No new tax legislation seen yet. . . After tax season housekeeping: Refunds: Running 3-4 weeks. To check the status of your Electronically filed tax return/refund: Phone : 1-800-829-1040 or (call early in morning) Online: www.irs.gov/refund IRS will NOT release refund information to tax preparer. Ohio refund may come before Federal or IRS refund. … Tax Season and Congressional Legislative Update

November 23, 2021 | 2021
Build Back Better, the Saga Continues

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Yes it has passed the House but it must also pass the Senate before the Bill can become law. What’s in it? That depends on which version is being discussed. Provisions will change until its submitted to the President’s desk. What’s in the House Build Back Better Plan? Careful, what is currently in it … Build Back Better, the Saga Continues

September 15, 2021 | 2021
Tax Increases and the Slowly Roasted Frog. . .

An old parable indicates that a live frog will consent to being cooked if the heat is slowly increased. Seems that the same principle applies to taxes. Part of the Build Back Better Act of 2021 is being crafted in the House Ways and Means Committee. It’s not law yet, but the provisions discussed … Tax Increases and the Slowly Roasted Frog. . .

October 22, 2020 | 0
I WANT A CHOICE TOO—Editorial

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Currently choice is one of the buzzwords. Usually it refers to something I don’t agree with. However, when it comes to personal freedom and governmental affairs I want: A choice to select the exact health insurance coverage I need and can afford. Choice denied under Obamacare. For example, I don’t need maternity care and … I WANT A CHOICE TOO—Editorial

August 18, 2020 | 0
The Hidden Side of “Bringing America Together” Editorial

Election day is soon approaching. Lets look what each side offers tax wise. . . We all know what our President has given us—the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Let’s look at the “Bring America Together” sides tax wish list: Increase taxes on those making over $400,000 Increasing top tax rate from 37 to 39.6% … The Hidden Side of “Bringing America Together” Editorial

August 7, 2020 | 0
Remembering the Past . . . in the ERA of COVID

Sorry I just have to vent. So tired of the COVID bad news. Since we’ve forgotten the past, we are ill equipped to handle the present or the future. A hundred years ago, there was a strange illness with no known cure. Like COVID 19, it attacked the lungs and organs. People infected coughed up … Remembering the Past . . . in the ERA of COVID

November 27, 2019 | 0
Thanksgiving and “Thanks Living . . .”

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Tomorrow is a National Holiday called Thanksgiving Day. For most people, the purpose of Thanksgiving is to celebrate family, food, football, and to scope out the best deals for “Black Friday” shopping. But is that the real purpose of the Holiday? To discover the “historical roots” of Thanksgiving, we would have to go back 300 … Thanksgiving and “Thanks Living . . .”

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August 2, 2023 | 2023 2023 Issue 1-Yes NO!! Maybe So . . .

May 11, 2022 | 2022 Tax Season and Congressional Legislative Update

November 23, 2021 | 2021 Build Back Better, the Saga Continues

September 15, 2021 | 2021 Tax Increases and the Slowly Roasted Frog. . .

October 22, 2020 | 0 I WANT A CHOICE TOO—Editorial

August 18, 2020 | 0 The Hidden Side of “Bringing America Together” Editorial

August 7, 2020 | 0 Remembering the Past . . . in the ERA of COVID

November 27, 2019 | 0 Thanksgiving and “Thanks Living . . .”

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