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Month: June 2016

Congressman wins refund of Ohio tax penalty, pt.2

In our last post, we were discussing whether a taxpayer’s treatment of income from an ESBT was reasonable and if they were entitled to a refund of a penalty imposed by the Ohio Department of Taxation. The taxpayer had disputed the tax obligation imposed on the almost...

Congressman wins refund of Ohio tax penalty, pt.1

Tax policy is often  slow to evolve. A new section of the federal tax code or Ohio tax statutes may be added or an older section amended, but after this change, there may be little in the way of interpretative guidance from the Internal Revenue Service or the Ohio...

Tax audit roulette with development easements

Development easements can be a successful way to marry a tax shelter to protecting the environment or historical elements of property you own. With a development easement, you create an easement that prohibits development on the property and in return, receive a tax...

Understanding payroll tax enforcement in Ohio

Running a business often involves deciding what bills to pay – and when to pay them. Peaks and valleys in business are common in any industry. For instance, the change in the price of gas can impact a company in many ways — from increased costs in obtaining supplies...