Commercial Activity Tax (“CAT”) Tax Base
September 25, 2026
Commercial Activity Tax (“CAT”) Tax Base. Perrigo Sales Corp. v. Harris, Slip Opinion No. 2026-Ohio-3648. What is the amount “realized” for purposes of the Ohio CAT gross receipts tax base when the taxpayer actually receives something less than what was billed based upon an agreed to arrangement? In this appeal, the manufacturer of prescription drugs… Read More
Ohio Sales / Use Tax: BTA determines utility poles used for camera enforcement were business fixtures, not real property, and upholds use tax assessment.
August 20, 2025
Since the poles were personal property (i.e., business fixtures), the taxpayer’s purchase was subject to Ohio sales / use tax unless an exemption applied. In Conduent State & Local Solutions, Inc. v. Harris, Ohio BTA Case No. 2021-374 (April 25, 2025), the taxpayer’s business involved issuing tickets on behalf of municipalities for red-light traffic signal… Read More
The Big Beautiful SALT Deduction: How the increased SALT cap will impact business owners
July 30, 2025
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the reconciliation bill, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB), which covered many of his campaign promises. This reconciliation, centering upon extensions to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), is likely the last major bill the Republicans will pass this session. [1] Among the many compromises… Read More
Ohio Pending Budget Bill reduces individual income tax rates, eliminates sales tax exemptions, and extends business tax credits; heads to Gov. DeWine for final approval.
June 30, 2025
The Ohio Budget Bill for FY 2026-27 (H.B. 96) was agreed to by the Ohio House and Senate in Conference Committee and now awaits Governor DeWine’s signature. Consistent with the direction commenced a few years ago, the Budget includes further reductions in Ohio’s individual income tax rate, which would be reduced to 2.75% in 2026…. Read More