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FIN 48
IRS considers changing reporting requirements

Ohio budget reform
OSCPA Forum highlights state budget solutions

Fair value
Defined as exit price

Tax preparer regulations
IRS proposes CPE and testing requirements for preparers not already subject to oversight

Section 7216
IRS proposes temporary guidance

Tax Practice
Ohio’s electronic filing requirement takes effect Jan. 1

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OSCPA Forum highlights state budget solutions...Performance audit bill unanimously passes in Ohio Senate...FASB, IASB tentatively define fair value as an exit price...OSCPA begins tax season image campaign
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The Ohio Legislator's Guide to 2009 Taxes
This annual guide has been updated to help Ohio legislators complete their 2009 income tax returns. The guide answers frequently raised questions about income tax laws that specifically affect members of the Ohio General Assembly. View the 2009 Legislator's Tax Guide



CPAs Outline Financial Strategies to Governor Strickland
On Nov. 6, OSCPA's Ohio Budget Advisory Task Force presented recommendations to Governor Ted Strickland for addressing Ohio's financial challenges. Download the report. View the State of Florida's Long Range Financial Outlook 2007 and 2008 reports.


CPA Voice
Replacing Catalyst, CPA Voice is a monthly, printed news publication covering the latest news and trends impacting Ohio CPAs and businesses, plus Society news and events. Get complete details on article submissions and subscriptions to CPA Voice and view the current issue online!



Ohio legislators view OSCPA as expert in budget process
House and Senate representatives from across Ohio attended OSCPA's Forum for a Strong Ohio last week as the Society continues to drive the discussion on key recommendations made in the Society's Budget Advisory Task Force Report. The report was presented to Governor Strickland and caucus leaders in November and continues to draw interest from administration and legislative leaders.

IRS will require practitioners to advocate for disclosure of return positions
An editorial from E. Lynn Nichols, CPA
The heat is on tax practitioners! Regulators and lawmakers responding to irresponsible tax advice from CPAs and attorneys who were believed to be reputable have produced a steady stream of new rules and regulations regarding disclosure and responsibility for tax return information.

Alaska, New York, and D.C. introduce interstate practice mobility legislation
the national momentum for interstate practice mobility continues as Alaska, New York and the District of Columbia have introduced CPA mobility legislation. Massachusetts is in the final stages of enacting mobility legislation that was introduced in 2009.

Races set for Ohio's upcoming gubernatorial election
CPA vies for Lt. Gov.
OSCPA member and current Ohio Auditor of State Mary Taylor, CPA is running for lieutenant governor alongside Republican candidate John Kasich.

IRS considers changing reporting requirements on uncertain tax positions
The IRS is considering changes to reporting requirements regarding certain business taxpayers' uncertain tax positions in order to improve tax compliance and administration.

Performance audit bill unanimously passes in Ohio Senate
OSCPA-supported legislation mandating performance audits for state agencies passed the Ohio Senate in a unanimous vote.

Financial regulatory reform hits U.S. Senate opposition
Following House passage in December, the regulatory reform bill now faces stiff opposition in the U.S. Senate which is considering reshaping or altogether replacing the current package.

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The Society's governmental affairs team keeps the business interests of CPAs in Ohio front and center with Ohio's legislative bodies. We work closely with Ohio's legislators to provide them with the insight and education necessary to understand the complex issues facing our profession.

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