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…

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…

Hi all- As the year comes to a close, we want to remind you of an important deadline that could significantly impact your business: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Forms are due to us by December 16, 2024. This reporting requirement, established under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), applies to many businesses, including corporations, LLCs, and…

Now that the election is over, the tax proposals made by Donald Trump on his campaign trail are re-shaping how Americans are planning for their taxes. The overall theme on Trump’s proposed tax policy includes increasing revenue with tariffs and tax cuts for business owners, workers, and retirees. The following shows a summary of the…

Hi all- I would like to highlight a fantastic community event happening next month on Monday, November 25th that promises to be both entertaining and inspiring. Join us at The Lake Club for a limited-audience conversation between Jim Tressel and Ed Muransky. Topics of the night include the OSU-UM rivalry, NIL impact on college sports,…

Hi all- We wanted to make you aware of a recent scam going around involving a fraudulent document being requested called “Form 4022”. What You Need to Know Staying Protected We are committed to keeping you informed and ensuring your data remains secure.Please feel free to contact us at 330-759-8522 if you have any questions…

We are excited to share that the recording of our recent webinar on BOI Reporting, hosted by the Youngstown Business Journal, is now available! During this webinar, our team discussed the latest updates and critical information surrounding Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. Whether you missed the live session or want to revisit key points,…

As you may have seen, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has introduced new requirements in reporting Business Ownership Information (BOI). I wanted to review the changes with you and help you navigate these new rules. What is the Corporate Transparency Act? This was an act that went into effect in 2021 and was designed to…

Recently, Intuit QuickBooks has released a notice that they will be discontinuing the desktop version of QuickBooks Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Mac Plus, and Enhanced Payroll for new subscribers as of 9/30/24.  This discontinuation does not affect the QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise versions. What does this mean for current QuickBooks Desktop users? Intuit has stated current users…

We are pleased to inform you that Ohio will be implementing a sales tax holiday exclusively for dine-in meals for the first time, spanning from 12:00 a.m. on July 30th to 11:59 p.m. on August 8th, 2024. This initiative aims to encourage dining out and support local businesses during this period. Key Points to Note:…