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Treat Your Company Like an Investment

Most manufacturing and distribution business owners dream of exiting their company with money in hand. But interestingly, they often are not strategic about how to make this happen. While they may talk about the future and what they expect. Read More >>

The Ohio Supreme Court Weakens Ohio’s Bright-Line Test for Non-Residency

August 18, 2015 Tax Advisor BMF

August 18, 2015 In Cunningham v. Testa, The Ohio Supreme Court held that the state is permitted to challenge whether a taxpayer is domiciled in Ohio if other evidence available to the state provides a “substantial basis” that the. Read More >>

IC-DISCs: A Tax Incentive for U.S. Exporters

Thousands of companies benefit from an IC-DISC every year, but many exporters still do not take advantage of this beneficial tax incentive. An IC-DISC is available for companies that export goods manufactured in the United States, provide engineering or. Read More >>

Nonprofit Funding Matters: Revenue Diversification: Think Like a Growing Business

August 6, 2015 Nonprofit

August 6, 2015 Many nonprofit organizations are quick to celebrate short term funding successes without exercising the proper degree of caution about the sustainability of those sources.  In a growing for-profit business, management is constantly expanding its product offerings,. Read More >>

Investment Matters: Best Practices for Your Plan’s Investment Committee

In the absence of an officially designated — and properly structured — investment committee, your company’s executives and board of directors may find themselves assuming fiduciary responsibilities that they may not have been aware. However, by designating a committee. Read More >>

Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-School Shopping August 7-9th

In an effort to provide relief to Ohio families during back-to-school shopping, qualifying purchases of clothing, school supplies, and school instructional materials will be exempt from sales tax starting Friday, August 7, 2015, through Sunday, August 9, 2015. During. Read More >>

Claims Management: Quick Response Is Critical When Disputes Arise

July 21, 2015 Construction projects are, by their very nature, complex processes with many variables and numerous interested parties. In any such situation, misunderstandings and disputes are often inevitable. As business accelerates these days, disputed claims are also increasing.. Read More >>

BWC Transitions to Prospective Billing for Private Employers

July 17, 2015 The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) is transitioning to a prospective billing cycle effective with the start of their new fiscal year July 1, 2015.  “Prospective billing” is an insurance industry standard practice that will. Read More >>

BMF partner Jim Bowen selected to Leadership Akron Class XXVII

July 13, 2015 Breaking News and Alerts BMF

Leadership Akron Selects Class XXVII Class to study community issues in Greater Akron AKRON, OH (June 29, 2010) – Leadership Akron has selected a class of 34 for the 2010/2011 program, including BMF tax partner James M. Bowen, who. Read More >>

Is Your Business Healthy?

As a business owner, your goal is to nurture and grow a successful company. But maybe your goal should be aiming for a successful and healthy company; because unfortunately, “successful” doesn’t always equal “healthy.” Yes, a successful business is. Read More >>