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 Ohio Minimum Wage Goes Up On Jan. 1

December 26, 2013 

Ohio Minimum Wage Goes Up On Jan. 1

Ohio's 330,000 minimum wage workers will see their pay climb 10 cents to $7.95 an hour beginning Jan. 1 when the automatic hike takes effect. Minimum wages for tipped workers will get a 5 cent bump to $3.98 an hour.

 Mass Transit Tax Credit to Shrink in 2014

December 26, 2013 

Mass Transit Tax Credit to Shrink in 2014

WASHINGTON — Thousands of Maryland bus and MARC train riders could pay more for their commute starting in January after Congress failed to renew an expiring tax credit that rewards mass transit use. Current federal law allows bus and rail commuters to withhold up to $245 a month in pre-tax income. The cap falls to...…

 IRS Tax Tips for Charitable Giving

December 17, 2013 

IRS Tax Tips for Charitable Giving

With the end of 2013 rapidly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding individuals and businesses who make contributions to charity to keep in mind several important tax factors that have taken effect in recent years.

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December 17, 2013 

What’s the Best Time to Call the IRS?

Anyone who has ever tried to call the Internal Revenue Service knows what to expect first ... a wait. Sometimes a really long one. For tax professionals who need to reach the IRS more frequently, this can be a waste of precious time and productivity.

Isaac M. O'Bannon