Strauss Troy welcomes four new attorneys
Strauss Troy welcomes Stephen S. Schmidt, Daniel A. Hunt, Brian R. Tracy, and Ryan F. Hemmerle to the firm. Stephen S. Schmidt is a litigator and business advisor who focuses his practice in the areas...
View ArticleBest Lawyers in America 2021 recognizes 15 Strauss Troy attorneys
Strauss Troy is pleased to announce that 15 of our attorneys have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Attorney Pete A. Smith was also recognized as Lawyer of the year in...
View ArticleBuyer Beware: Your Property Taxes Will Go Up
Still trying to buy property in 2020? Attorney Michelle Reid discusses what you can expect when you receive your property tax bill after closing. Many commercial and residential buyers are shocked when...
View ArticleEight Strauss Troy attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers 2021
Strauss Troy is pleased to announce eight of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers 2021. The annual Super Lawyers list recognizes outstanding attorneys across the country. Only 5% of...
View ArticleSecond Draw Loans and Related PPP Updates
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 provides $900 billion in stimulus relief for the COVID-19 pandemic, including $284 billion for the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new and previous...
View ArticleBuilding a Home in 2021? My Top 3 Considerations
Most of us found all of our homes’ flaws in 2020 and are seeking out the perfect place to build our dream home. More often than not though, people an attorney after signing the land and construction...
View ArticleGot a High Property Tax Bill? Consider Applying for a Reduction of Your...
Did you recently get slapped with a surprisingly high property tax bill? Consider applying for a reduction of your property’s taxable value. Your county’s board of revision will conduct a hearing, and...
View ArticleOhio Simplifies Employment Law Statutes
Ohio's Employment Law Uniformity Act becomes effective on April 15, 2021. Strauss Troy attorneys Alex Rodger and Austin Stevenson highlight some of the changes to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112 related...
View ArticleMy Top 3 Tips When Buying Vacant Commercial Property.
People often have no fear when buying vacant commercial land. It is vacant after all. What could be wrong with it? So. Much. So much could be wrong with it. Though empty, less obvious problems that can...
View ArticleOhio Urges Victims of Unemployment Fraud to Act Now to Avoid Tax Troubles
The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is warning Ohioans who may be victims of unemployment fraud to report the suspected fraud or potentially face higher taxes. The post Ohio Urges Victims of...
View ArticleStrauss Troy welcomes three new attorneys
Strauss Troy welcomes Julie Hopkins, Bo Howell, and Austin Stevenson. The additions complement the firm's labor and employment, corporate law, and securities law practice groups. The post Strauss Troy...
View ArticleARPA’s temporary expansion of child tax credit for tax year 2021
ARPA expands the eligibility amount of the child tax credit for tax years beginning in 2021 and require IRS to make monthly advance payments of the credit to taxpayers in July through December of 2021....
View ArticleCare expenses under the ARPA child and dependent care credit
ARPA child and dependent care tax credit can include the cost of household services, as long as the cost at least in part goes towards the care of the individual. The post Care expenses under the ARPA...
View ArticleAmerican Rescue Plan Act Adds Dependent Care Relief
By: Claudia G. Allen The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) enacted March 11 includes a substantial increase in the limits for dependent care under Flexible Spending Plans (Section 125 cafeteria plans) as...
View ArticleARPA modifications, extension of paid sick leave and family leave credits
Dear Client: The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021, extended and significantly modified the payroll tax credits for qualifying sick leave and family...
View ArticleLetter to Clients: Tax provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
This letter to clients provides a brief summary of the key aspects of the tax provisions in ARPA including tax credits, student loan forgiveness, income exclusions, and assistance programs. The post...
View ArticleClient letter: ARPA’s enhancements to the premium tax credit
Recent COVID relief legislation made several significant enhancements to the premium tax credit, which is a refundable credit that assists individuals and families in paying for health insurance...
View ArticleIRS Issues Guidance on Unemployment Exclusion: No need to amend 2020 returns...
The IRS has issued guidance on the Unemployment Exclusion. For those who have already filed taxes for 2020, there is no need to amend your 202 return. The post IRS Issues Guidance on Unemployment...
View ArticleStrauss Troy congratulates James D. Houston on being selected to the...
James D. Houston has been selected as a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, an international organization of civil defense attorneys who are recognized leaders in the legal...
View ArticleWas your business harmed by COVID-19? You could be eligible for property tax...
If your business was negatively impacted by COVID-19, you might be eligible for a property tax reduction. On April 27, 2021, Ohio enacted a special law that allows commercial property owners (and...
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