The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is fighting tax fraud at the expense of timely returns.

For the fifth year running, the Buckeye State has seen a record number of new entities filing to do business in the state, according to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted.

If you were legally married on 12/31/14, the IRS considers you married for the entire year of 2014.

Ohio’s minimum wage increased to $8.10 ($4.05 for tipped workers) effective 1/1/15.

Towards the end of 2014, the Ohio House and Senate finally passed House Bill 5. Governor Kasich has not yet signed the bill as of this writing, although he is expected to do so.

The IRS has increased the standard mileage rate for business purposes, but lowered the rate for medical or moving purposes.