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December 13, 2024   |   2024
2024 Simplified Methods to Save on Federal and Ohio Taxes

Federal Tax Savings: It’s pay to play now. Spend or set aside money for tax savings: Increase 401K/IRA contributions. Additional contribution allowed if over age 50. Increase Health Savings account contributions. No employer option? Set up your own fee free account at bank or brokerage. Contributions are tax deductible. Have almost enough to itemize? Prepay 2024 Simplified Methods to Save on Federal and Ohio Taxes

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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

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August 2, 2023   |   2023
2023 Issue 1-Yes NO!! Maybe So . . .

On August 8, 2023 Ohio will have a special election for Issue One which addresses Ohio Constitutional Amendment Procedure. Under current Ohio law, Ohio citizens can petition for an Ohio Constitution amendment. Amendments are adopted if: 1. if the Secretary of State receives the proposed amendment with 1,000 verified signatures from Ohio citizens qualified to 2023 Issue 1-Yes NO!! Maybe So . . .

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July 20, 2021   |   2020
Hidden Treasure: Will Amending 2020 Taxes Provide Additional $$?

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YES and NO.  The American Rescue Act was passed March 11, 2021. It made an additional refunds available to some Taxpayers. There’s no additional refund (“Hidden Treasure”) available for Taxpayers who filed their 2020 tax return before March 31, 2021 claiming only wages and federal unemployment income. The IRS automatically processes an additional refund for Hidden Treasure: Will Amending 2020 Taxes Provide Additional $$?

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