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Paycheck Protection Program: Taxability of Loan Forgiveness

On April 30, 2020, the IRS released additional guidance in Notice 2020-32 regarding the tax treatment of amounts forgiven under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, which are a key part of the CARES Act. According to this new. Read More >>

Ohio Governor DeWine Signs COVID-19 Related Legislation

On March 27, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law Ohio House Bill 197 (HB 197), which provides emergency relief to Ohioans during the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation includes several tax provisions for individuals and businesses. To align. Read More >>

In Response to COVID-19: House & Senate Approve $2 Trillion Economic Rescue Package; Tax Extensions Clarified

In an effort to rush sweeping aid to businesses and workers, lawmakers reached agreement on another relief bill that includes several economic incentives, as well as additional tax relief provisions. The details of the $2 trillion stimulus package are. Read More >>

Treasury Extends Tax Filing Deadline 90 Days

In a historic move, Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin has announced the April 15th tax filing deadline is changed to July 15 for all taxpayers and businesses via Twitter. “At @realDonaldTrump’s direction, we are moving Tax Day from. Read More >>

President Trump Signs Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package, IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Payment Extension

President Trump signed the latest coronavirus aid package into law Wednesday evening to provide relief amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The new law modifies and expands on the bill passed by the House on March 14th. This comes after receiving. Read More >>

Treasury Delays Tax Payments by 90 Days, Filing Deadline Currently Unchanged

On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced that the April 15 deadline to pay taxes is being pushed back 90 days due to the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement did not include any mention of delaying the April 15 filing. Read More >>

Ohio Update: Budget Bill Passed; Relief for Storm Victims

On July 18, 2019, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a new two-year state budget that includes lowering personal income taxes and retaining key business tax provisions. While the biennial budget period began July 1, 2019, most of the tax. Read More >>

Breaking News: Tax Extender Bill Proposed

On Thursday, February 28, Senate Finance Committee leaders introduced legislation to retroactively extend tax provisions that expired at the end of 2017 and 2018. The measure would extend some 29 expired tax provisions through the end of 2019 at. Read More >>

John Jenkins Named Partner at BMF

John E. Jenkins, CPA, was named the newest partner at Bober Markey Fedorovich (BMF), a top 20 Northeast Ohio CPA and advisory firm, effective January 1, 2019. The Cuyahoga Falls resident joined BMF’s tax practice in 2013 as a. Read More >>

President Trump Signs Disaster Tax Relief Bill into Law

  On September 29, 2017, President Trump signed the Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 (“Bill”). This bill extends several federal aviation programs set to expire, aviation taxes, and public health programs through March. Read More >>