The IRS has issued Revenue Procedure 2019-08 to provide guidance on deducting expenses under Section 179(a) and on deducting depreciation under Section 168(g). These rules, as amended by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in December 2017, generally apply to tax years beginning after 2017.

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The standard does not require a specific credit loss method; however, it allows organizations to use judgment in determining the relevant information and estimation methods that are appropriate in their circumstances.

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An appellate judge has put the lawsuit about the Affordable Care Act’s constitutionality on hold until the partial government shutdown ends.

Despite the uncertainty over the future of the Affordable Care Act, the U.S. health insurance sector remains stable heading into 2019, according to a new analysis by S&P Global Ratings.

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We asked CPA members of OSCPA’s Federal Tax Committee about the more pressing issues this busy season, and they started with the deduction for qualified business income, the 199A deduction.

There were many pieces of legislation that positively affected the profession and protected the work done by Ohio’s CPAs, and several potentially harmful legislative and regulatory efforts were successfully blocked.

Leaving public accounting to go into business for yourself can be intimidating, but one CPA who’s done it said it’s possible if you are strategic about your time in public.

As busy season ramps up, accountants should be aware of what they might need to learn about Qualified Opportunity Zones.

As an OSCPA member you now have access to new and improved flat rate pricing – no matter how much you ship, when you ship, or where it’s going.

The Ohio Department of Taxation has issued reminders to practitioners and taxpayers that fourth quarter returns for the commercial activity tax (CAT) is approaching.

To help clients position themselves for the year ahead, members of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) that have also earned financial planning credentials shared planning tips to help Americans improve their financial situation.

American joblessness has plummeted to its lowest level since the 1960s, leaving monetary policy makers and economists alike wondering if wages could suddenly jump higher.

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Establish practical approaches required to comply with changes in tax law so you can avoid costly misunderstandings.

Get a head start on your 2019 learning plans with the diverse lineup of webcasts available through OSCPA’s partnership with the AICPA!

New survey results suggest there is a gender gap in training in the workplace. The survey found that 64% of men said they have access to online learning platforms whereas just 48% of women said they did.