A Busy Fall Season

Fall season at J Ritchie CPA brings third quarter business clients’ Bookkeeping Review, and for our individual tax clients we are wrapping up tax year 2025 and making preparations for the upcoming tax 2026 season, as well as participating in the local Halloween events held in the Village of Doylestown October 29th.

Come see our display at 220 N Portage Street, Thursday the 29th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. for treats and to catch the Annual Snollygoster Costume Parade that begins at 6:45 at the Village Doughboy statue. There’s no cost but beware that the skeleton cowboys and babydoll graveyard may be quite spooky!

Our business clients receive third quarter business reviews which are designed specifically to help identify cost-saving opportunities, map out cash flow strategy for the months ahead, and determine profit strategies. Timely reviews can provide useful insight into business finances, enabling owners and managers to make confident, informed decisions. Contact us to find out how else we can help you move your business forward. 

Happy Fall!

Back to School

It’s that time again!

Before you go shopping, know when and how you can save $$$ with this year’s Ohio Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday from Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 9th. In general, qualifying purchases are limited to certain clothing items priced at $75 or less, school supply items priced at $20 or less, and school instructional materials priced at $20 or less, per item. This year’s tax-free allowances differ from years prior, so before you head to the check-out line, learn whether you’ll be charged tax on that laptop case you’ve been eyeing at https://tax.ohio.gov/business/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday

Did you know that Ohio has a Tax-Free College Savings Plan you can use for your children or grandchildren? And if your child decides not to attend college, the tax-free funds can be used to pay for career center schooling, K-12 expenses, or be rolled over to a Roth IRA. Get educated on the Ohio 529 at https://www.collegeadvantage.com/learn

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

We’re celebrating America’s 250th Birthday and hope you are too. Special events are happening throughout the year. We’ve collected some links for you to use to enjoy the celebration!

Ohio History Connection & Events Near You

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Events

Wayne County Visitors' Bureau - Events

Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors' Bureau

City of Medina - 250th Celebration Events

Canton Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau

Holmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau

Ohio Tourism Department - Special Events

The Basics on Everything Money

Would you like to know ALL the basics of EVERYTHING money? Free tools are yours at consumer.gov to help you decide how to pay for that new car, how to manage that debt, how to keep scammers from taking your money, and much more.

The smarter you are with your money, the better!

https://consumer.gov/

National Small Business Week & SpringFest 2026

The month of May features National Small Business Week. Small businesses strengthen the local economy by generating the most new jobs and by reinvesting within the community. They often provide superior customer service and products and help create a unique community culture. If you operate a small business read the article below for some ways to protect your business at ftc.gov/business-guidance/small-businesses and consider contacting J Ritchie CPA for your business’ bookkeeping and tax needs.

J Ritchie CPA takes pride in being a local small business in the Doylestown community. At this year’s Doylestown THRIVE sponsored SpringFest event, we again hosted a variety of fun stations for children and offered free snacks and giveaways. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming community events!

Happy 4th of July

In observation of Independence Day, J. Ritchie CPA will be closed July 4th and we will reopen July 9th at 10:00am. We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July!

Happy Easter

2022 Final Filing Deadlines Approaching

As the 2022 tax filing season races toward its end, there are some dates to remember to ensure your returns make it to their destination as required. September 15 is the final extended due date for all S-Corporation returns and Partnerships. October 16, 2023 is the final extended deadline to have all Personal, Trust and Corporation income tax returns submitted. If an extention was not filed for your returns prior to the March 15 or April 18 original due dates, the returns are considered late when filed. Fines may be assessed for late filings and interest and penalties will be assessed on any tax due at the time of filing those returns.