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Ohio pays you $15K per STEM hire (first-come basis)
The State of Ohio just started writing $15,000 checks for every STEM professional you convince to move here. No catch. No retention requirements. No payback period. First-come, first-served until the money’s gone. Here’s the deal:You get $15,000 per out-of-state STEM hire who relocates to Ohio.Max 15 hires = $225,000 total. You may qualify if:*You’re in…
Read MoreOhio Department of Tax Issues Warning
We wanted to make you aware of a recent alert issued by the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) regarding a new text message scam targeting Ohio taxpayers. The scam involves fraudulent text messages claiming that a tax refund request has been approved, prompting recipients to click a link to “finalize processing.” The link directs users…
Read MoreTax Alert: One Big Beautiful Bill Passed into Law
On Independence Day, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the much anticipated One Big Beautiful Bill, delivering sweeping changes to the tax code with immediate and long-term implications for both individuals and businesses. We’ve broken down the key highlights below to help you understand how these changes might impact your tax planning and financial…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for the Impact of Tariffs: A Playbook for SMB Owners
🧭 WHY TARIFFS MATTER NOW Recent trends show tariffs are not just political talking points—they’re financial realities for businesses of all sizes. The latest Vistage CEO Pulse confirms that rising tariffs on Chinese imports and potential trade friction with other countries are creating ripple effects in costs, sourcing, and pricing for SMBs across the U.S. So, how…
Read MoreQuickBooks Pricing Is Changing—But So Can Your Bottom Line
Heads up! QuickBooks is rolling out price changes starting July 1, 2025 (for Online & Payroll) and October 1, 2025 (for Desktop products). We know that price increases aren’t anyone’s favorite news—but there’s a silver lining. We’ll break it all down for you below, but more importantly, this may be the perfect time to reassess how you use QuickBooks and discover how it could…
Read MoreIs Your Business Ready? New PA Annual Report Requirements
Hello all, Starting in 2025, most businesses registered in the state of Pennsylvania will be required to file an Annual Report. The state has recommended filing online at https://file.dos.pa.gov/ The PA Department of State will be mailing out postcard reminders to the registered office address of required filers at least two months prior to the report…
Read MoreReal Estate Professional Status Requirements
As the real estate market continues to evolve, we want to ensure you’re informed about important tax court decisions that may impact your investment strategy and tax planning. In this newsletter, we’re focusing on a recent Tax Court case that provides critical clarification on the requirements for qualifying as a “real estate professional” for tax…
Read MoreWhat to Know About 1099s
Hi all – This newsletter is to clarify and give guidance on a subject that has been a topic of much importance with many of our clients in years past and will continue to be moving forward. Many business owners need guidance on who is and is not an EMPLOYEE (on payroll) vs. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR…
Read MoreImportant Update: Exempt Salary Threshold Increase Blocked by Court
Hi all- We wanted to share an important update regarding the planned changes to the federal salary thresholds for white-collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). On November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a ruling that blocks the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) planned salary threshold…
Read MoreUPDATE: BOI Reporting Regulations
Hello, You may have heard that on December 3, 2024, a federal court in Texas issued an injunction suspending the mandatory BOI reporting regulations on a going forward basis. If we have already completed your BOI report and it was filed before this injunction was issued, you were already in compliance with the rules. As for…
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