Legislative Developments

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides significant benefits to employers that pay Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act wages and...

Real Estate Transfer Taxes in Ohio: Targeting The LLC Loophole

27 Jul 2018

J. Kenneth Thien

The County Auditors Association of Ohio has set its sights on closing the LLC loophole regarding real estate transfer taxes in Ohio....

Tax Reform Could Distinguish Between Pass-Through Businesses

14 Sep 2017

Buck Mallory

In April, the Trump Administration announced a broad outline for tax reform which included proposals to cut the top individual tax rate...

Changes to Public Records Laws Take Effect Sept. 28

25 Aug 2016

Buck Mallory

Under Ohio’s Public Records Law, any Ohioan may request copies of public records from a public office. If a proper request for records...

Ohio Doubles Film Tax Credit

12 Jul 2016

Buck Mallory

In good news for Ohio filmmakers, the General Assembly recently passed legislation to double Ohio’s film making tax incentive in order to...

Ohio’s D.O.L.L.A.R. Deed Program

08 Mar 2016

Buck Mallory

The 131st Ohio General Assembly is currently considering new legislation to give individuals and families another opportunity to stay in their homes and avoid...

New Tax Cut for Ohio Small Business Owners

30 Jan 2014

Buck Mallory

Most Ohio small business owners are eligible for a 50 percent deduction on their first $250,000 of business income as part of...

New Markets Tax Credit Set to Expire

13 Nov 2013

Buck Mallory

An important tax incentive for investments in economically distressed neighborhoods is set to expire at the end of 2013. The New Markets...

Comprehensive Tax Reform Unlikely Before 2015

06 Nov 2013

Buck Mallory

Experts at this week’s American Institute of Certified Public Accountants National Tax Conference predicted that Congress is unlikely to pass comprehensive tax reform legislation in the...