Author: Joseph Popp

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Ohio Tax Updates: New Software – What You Need to Know
Ohio Tax is embarking on a significant transformation of its internal software and taxpayer portal. It promises to bring a more user-friendly and modern experience to taxpayers and practitioners alike. This new system is live as of early September.

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Navigating Ohio’s New Tax Changes: What You Need to Know for FY 2024-2025
There have been several recent changes to Ohio's operating budget for the biennium ending June 30, 2025. These changes encompass various tax provisions that may significantly impact your financial landscape. As your trusted Rea advisors, we aim to keep you informed and prepared for these modifications. Let's dive into the most impactful tax changes:

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Ohio’s New Pass-Through Entity Tax Election
Learn more about SB 246 which was signed into law by Governor DeWine in mid-June and will go into effect in September 2022

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Remote Workforce Trend Complicates Payroll Withholding
Paying employees is complicated and getting more complex every day, particularly now that we have entered the age of the remote worker.
Oct 20, 2020

Podcast
Episode 255: Under Pressure: States Turn To Businesses To Bridge The Revenue Gap
States nationwide are looking at a budget deficit. Find out how they are considering making up their revenue gap.

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What Is Life After Coronavirus? State & Local Tax: First Wave Response & Second Wave Predictions
Rea's state and local tax director breaks down the state government's response to the COVID-19 crisis and lets business owners know what they should be on the lookout for.
Jan 7, 2020

Podcast
Episode 216: State & Local Tax Surprises That Hurt Business Value
If you’re a business owner, you probably have some thoughts about someday leaving your business and embarking on retirement. However, as you contemplate which exit plan route is right for you, there are some pretty major considerations to be aware of that could ultimately hurt the overall value of your business. Joe Popp, principal and … Continued
May 6, 2019

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episode 182 – transcript
Read the "official transcript" of this episode of unsuitable on Rea Radio to read what Rea's state and local tax guru, Joe Popp, had to say about state taxation rules and the new regulations that can have major impact on businesses.
May 6, 2019

Podcast
episode 182 – state taxation overkill
State taxes continue to raise head scratching questions with the focus on the sales tax. Listen to (or watch) this episode of unsuitable on Rea Radio to hear Joe Popp, Rea's state and local tax aficionado, discuss how business can protect themselves from the state's new taxation initiative.

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New Rules: How To Conduct Business After The South Dakota v. Wayfair Decision
To understand the impact of the South Dakota v. Wayfair decision, you have to throw out everything you thought you knew about a business's physical presence in a state.

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Webinar | Your State And Local Tax Questions Answered
Do you have any fears about expanding into other state taxing jurisdictions? If so, don't be alarmed! Consider this webinar to be kind of like a night light that will help you keep the state auditors away.

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Entertainment Expenses Explained
Got entertainment expenses? IRS has finally released guidance that tells us how to manage them.
Jul 23, 2018

Podcast
episode 143 – transcript
Joe Popp is on unsuitable again to talk about what the ruling of South Dakota v. Wayfair means for businesses across the nation. Check out the "official transcript" now.
Jul 23, 2018

Podcast
episode 143 – extreme nexus: south dakota v. wayfair
Listen to Joe Popp discuss the South Dakota v. Wayfair case and how businesses will be effected by the landmark ruling on this episode of unsuitable on Rea Radio.

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Supreme Court Issues South Dakota vs. Wayfair Decision
If you've heard the phrase "physical presence" in the past with regard to nexus in a state and local tax context, it's time to brush up on your facts.
Jun 11, 2018

Podcast
episode 137 – what the wayfair?! how wayfair v. south dakota will influence the way businesses approach sales tax
Valuable insights and opinions about the state and local tax landscape in the U.S. and how businesses will be affected by the ruling of South Dakota v. Wayfair.
Jun 11, 2018

Podcast
episode 137 – transcript
State and Local Tax experts, Joe Popp and Scott Zielaskiewicz talk about the Wayfair case and how it will affect the State and Local Tax landscape in the U.S. Read the "official transcript" now!

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Online Sales Get Complicated
The states in which you do business may soon come to you in search of the money you so graciously put aside for them. (Umm, you did put money aside for them, right?) Keep reading to learn more.

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Amazon Is Now Disclosing Third-Party Seller Information To States
States continue to develop legislation and policies to ensure online retailers pay their fair share of sales and use tax and Amazon is helping provide data.

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What The State of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. Means To Ohio-Based Businesses
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon weigh in on nexus and determine how businesses pay state sales tax moving forward.
Feb 19, 2018

Podcast
episode 121: the state tax response to federal tax reform
The year of SALT - state and local tax, that is. Discover the good, the bad and the salty ...

Northeast Ohio 1095C Services
Are You Covered When It Comes To The Affordable Care Act? Many people hoped the ACA would simply disappear or change drastically. Not only has that not happened, the IRS has started to impose penalties. It’s best to be prepared instead of ignoring the issues. Keep scrolling to fill out the form below to download … Continued

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Reading Between The Lines
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel caught in a holding pattern when it comes to taxes? The year is almost over, next year’s tax season will be upon us before we know it, and we’re all still wondering how tax changes will impact us. While I don’t have a crystal ball to … Continued

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Employers, Employees Brace For Health Insurance Changes
While legislative efforts to modify the ACA haven’t produced many changes, the executive branch’s efforts to impact this mix of federal programs has driven significant changes to health insurance.

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Programs Geared Toward Manufacturers Revealed
Finding ways to improve your business and stay competitive while saving money is a rare thing in today’s manufacturing world. But luckily, we have two programs to share that’ll do just that! Read on to learn more.

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All Ohioans Will Have Access To Health Insurance In 2018
Thanks to a small handful of providers and a few government agencies, it looks like all Ohioans will have access to health insurance in 2018. Read on to learn more.

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Biennial Budget Boasts Relief For Ohio Businesses
Governor John Kasich recently signed Ohio’s biennial budget into law. We’ve highlighted some of the key tax provisions you're gonna want to know about.
Mar 27, 2017

Podcast
episode 74 – a healthcare bill deferred
On this episode of unsuitable on Rea Radio, we’re checking in on healthcare changes with returning guest Joe Popp, JD, LLM, a senior manager and Rea’s resident ACA expert. The House was supposed to vote on the proposed healthcare legislation Friday, March 24 (after this podcast recorded). Instead, the bill was pulled from the floor … Continued

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Got A Preexisting Condition?
The last day of open enrollment on healthcare.gov is Jan. 31, Keep reading to find out why those with preexisting conditions should make time to enroll immediately.

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New Law Gives Small Employers Another Healthcare Option
While Americans celebrated the month of December in full holiday mode, Congress worked on a last minute gift. Discover why the 21st Century Cures Act is good for small employers.
Jan 3, 2017

Podcast
episode 62 – the carrot & the stick: the careful dismantling of the affordable care act
Wondering what’s in store for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) when a new president takes the oath of office? Joe Popp, JD, LLM, Rea’s resident ACA expert has a few thoughts – but the first step to understanding the future of this landmark legislation is to look beyond your political leanings in search of answers. … Continued

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Q&A: IRS Form 1095
While many employers are still scrambling to meet their impending Form 1095-C filing deadline, their employees may still be in the dark about how this new filing requirement impacts them. Read on for answers common questions about Form 1095-C.

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Make BIG Changes Or Face BIG Fines
If you have more than 50 employees, you are now required to file Form 1095-C with the IRS in early 2016, with forms due to employees by Jan. 31. Are you ready to fulfill this obligation or should you start preparing to pay the penalties for noncompliance? Read on to learn more.
Oct 9, 2015

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Episode 5: Don’t Get Burned By Obamacare
How Much Do You Really Know About The Affordable Care Act? The Affordable Care Act – or Obamacare – has ushered in many changes, and the target is always moving. But there are some great resources available to help businesses like yours avoid the steep penalties associated with the ACA. Take a look at the … Continued

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Obamacare is Here — Now What?
It’s been in the headlines for years, and now it’s knocking on our doors. Obamacare has arrived…but not without a myriad of questions. Here is a look at this issue from both a business and individual perspective. Businesses Even though business owners have an extension until 2015 on the pay-or-play provision, now is the time … Continued

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Got Insurance?
If you are an employer with employer-owned life insurance contracts, you are required by the IRS to report information about it on Form 8925. You must include this form with your income tax return. This reporting requirement only applies to contracts issued after August 17, 2006. If you have an applicable contract, you must provide … Continued