Since its creation in 2011 that was supported by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the Common Sense Initiative Office (CSI) has been reviewing agency rules to ensure that a balance exists between regulations necessary for the "health and safety of Ohio's citizens and their impacts on business growth and development." Each year, CSI produces an annual report as well as a mid-year report highlighting their activity and effectiveness. To read more about the accomplishments of CSI, click here.  

 

Simpler Business Net Income Tax Filing

 

A major improvement in how Ohio businesses file and pay their municipal income taxes is finally here. Ohio Tax Commissioner Joe Testa announced last week that registration is now open for businesses to use a central filing system for municipal net profit taxes effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. To learn how your company can file online, click here.