Insights
Insight and analysis from the Pease Bell team — on tax, audit, accounting, and the industries we serve.
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Ohio Tax eServices: A Guide for Ohio Business Owners
Ohio Tax eServices is the state’s online portal for filing, paying, and managing business and individual taxes in one secure dashboard.
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Cybersecurity Best Practices: Step Back to Leap Forward
Learn cybersecurity best practices from the ISACA 2024 report: workforce planning, AI integration, and budget strategies to strengthen security.
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Lifetime Gift and Estate Tax Exemption
The threatened lifetime gift tax exemption sunset was canceled. Learn the new $15 million 2026 exemption, how irrevocable trusts freeze estate value, and what…
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Business Email Compromise: How to Strengthen Your Defenses
Business email compromise costs billions yearly. Learn the anti-fraud procedures, vendor checks, and controls that stop invoice scams.
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HUD Section 232: Post-Closing Compliance Guide
Master HUD Section 232 post-closing rules: surplus cash, escrow deposits, and replacement reserves explained for borrowers.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 2024 Trends and Threats
Cybersecurity Awareness Month spotlights 2024’s top threats: AI phishing, credential misuse, and vendor risks, plus trusted resources.
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Clean Energy Tax Credit Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them
Clean energy tax credit scams are rising. Learn to spot fake solar offers, fraudulent consultants, and avoid energy tax credit fraud.
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Penetration Testing Explained
Penetration testing is a hands-on security assessment where experts exploit vulnerabilities in your systems to reveal real-world risks before attackers do.
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Ohio BWC Coverage and 1099-Only Film Productions
Ohio BWC coverage may not apply when a film hires only 1099 contractors, but the rules turn on worker classification. Learn what to verify…
