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July 25, 2025 | 0
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday

State of Ohio Law has indicated that there will be a Sales Tax Holiday IF Ohio has a budget surplus (See Am. Sub. H.B. 33). Usually those days are August 1-3. For 2025, Ohio Taxation will be holding and extending the sales tax holiday from August 1-14, 2025 for purchases of almost anything … Ohio Sales Tax Holiday

July 25, 2025 | 2025
What’s in the Big Beautiful Bill?

So Glad you asked. Lowered tax rates. No tax rates on tips and overtime if properly reported (and the matching deduction is taken). The 47 page tax summary has been pared down to three pages for “inquiring minds.” Spoiler alert! Energy tax credits (Home and Vehicle) are getting the AX-expire December 31, 2025. If … What’s in the Big Beautiful Bill?

December 13, 2024 | 2024
2024 Ohio Tax Changes

From Annual Tax Newsletter: Not Every change but the changes that affect most Taxpayers and Small Business. . . . Ohio Tax Law Changes, Individuals Tax Rates: If taxable income is under 26,050 Ohio Income Tax Rate is $0 (yes, you read that correctly). if taxable income is 26,051 to $100,000 Ohio Income Tax Rate … 2024 Ohio Tax Changes

December 13, 2024 | 2024
IRS/Federal Tax Changes

2024 IRS/Federal Law Changes: Election year= campaigning. Not a lot of tax law changes. Not an all inclusive list, general changes from tax newsletter that affect small businesses and individuals Condoms are medical supplies and are tax deductible as medical expense. Check with HSA provider to see if Health Saving Account qualified. Corporate Transparency Act—Still … IRS/Federal Tax Changes

January 20, 2023 | 2023
2022 Tax Season Refunds Processed in 2023 How fast will I have the CASH?!

Hopefully quicker than last year. . . according to the IRS refund cycle Chart (see below), 2022 Tax Returns (filed in 2023) with direct deposit should see refunds within two weeks. Careful! this time frame is an estimate. Technical difficulties, computer issues, Congregssional action etc could slow down processing times. 2023 IRS Refund Standard … 2022 Tax Season Refunds Processed in 2023 How fast will I have the CASH?!

August 22, 2022 | 2022
What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022?

This is the repackaged “Build Back Better Junior”, passed August 16, 2022 and WON’T reduce inflation. It’s smoke and mirrors. Little/short lived savings. Lot of Government spending and power grabs. If have time, the full text download is available here. It’s light reading– only 273 pages (Sarcasm). Summary of major provisions. Medical: Obamacare: Extends Medical … What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022?

June 15, 2022 | 2022
Midyear Mileage Rate Increase

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Midyear Mileage Rate Increase The pain of the gas pump has gotten so bad that the IRS wants to help with a midyear mileage rate increase (Yes its only 4 cents . . .). Translation: larger tax deduction for business and medical mileage. Midyear mileage rate changes are rare. . . New IRS Mileage rate … Midyear Mileage Rate Increase

January 22, 2022 | 2022
2022 Tax Year: (as of Jan 2022) Pearls and Pains

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Since the Build Back Better Act is stuck in the Senate 2022 tax year has a few changes (unless Congress intervenes) there will be: No Stimulus payments No Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments. Child Tax Credit reverts to $2,000 per child under age 17 Lower Earned Income Tax Credit No charitable Deduction on … 2022 Tax Year: (as of Jan 2022) Pearls and Pains

January 10, 2022 | 2021
Tax Cliff Notes: Filing? Credits? Refunds?

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IRS plans to start accepting individual tax returns on January 24. Tax preparers may be preparing returns before January 24 so they can be filed as soon as the IRS is ready. Taxpayers receiving Earned Income Credit or Child Tax Credit on the return may have a delayed refund. IRS is statutorily allowed to … Tax Cliff Notes: Filing? Credits? Refunds?

December 30, 2021 | 2021
Year End Tax Savings. . . for 2021

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The year is over tomorrow and taxes were back burnered. . . (no pressure). What to do, don’t want to owe . . . As requested. . . For individuals: Pay outstanding medical bills. Keep track of total medical paid (doctor, hospital, labs, prescriptions, medical mileage, medical insurance paid out of pocket etc) for … Year End Tax Savings. . . for 2021

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July 25, 2025 | 0 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday

July 25, 2025 | 2025 What’s in the Big Beautiful Bill?

December 13, 2024 | 2024 2024 Ohio Tax Changes

December 13, 2024 | 2024 IRS/Federal Tax Changes

January 20, 2023 | 2023 2022 Tax Season Refunds Processed in 2023 How fast will I have the CASH?!

August 22, 2022 | 2022 What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022?

June 15, 2022 | 2022 Midyear Mileage Rate Increase

January 22, 2022 | 2022 2022 Tax Year: (as of Jan 2022) Pearls and Pains

January 10, 2022 | 2021 Tax Cliff Notes: Filing? Credits? Refunds?

December 30, 2021 | 2021 Year End Tax Savings. . . for 2021

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