Stuart Wilson, ACMA CGMA Fractional CFO & Controller · AICPA Member
Ohio has no traditional corporate income tax — instead, it levies the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT), a gross-receipts tax of 0.26% on taxable gross receipts over $1M. Combined with a progressive individual income tax and complex municipal income tax system spanning hundreds of jurisdictions, Ohio's business tax environment is uniquely challenging. BlackpeakCFO navigates it expertly, led by a CGMA with 24 years in professional finance.
No contracts · Cancel anytime · From $3,995/mo
Ohio's 0.26% CAT on gross receipts over $1M applies regardless of profitability. For low-margin businesses, this can be significant. We analyze your receipts sourcing, identify exclusions, and develop strategies to minimize your CAT liability.
Ohio has over 600 municipal income tax jurisdictions, each with its own rates and rules. We centralize your compliance, manage withholding across all applicable cities, and optimize your credit positions.
Ohio's manufacturing heritage spans auto, steel, polymers, and aerospace. We provide cost-center accounting, capital project financial management, and supply-chain optimization.
Columbus and Cleveland host major insurers and health systems. We deliver regulatory financial reporting, revenue-cycle management, and healthcare-sector growth strategy.
Everything a full-time CFO delivers — without the $250K salary.
Full P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement. US GAAP-compliant. Board-ready with variance commentary — not a raw trial balance.
Revenue, gross margin, AR days, AP days, cash runway, burn rate. Updated live. Know where you stand before month-end.
Rolling weekly cash forecast with scenario modelling. The document lenders and investors ask for — always current.
We manage Ohio's Commercial Activity Tax, municipal income tax compliance across hundreds of jurisdictions, and financial strategy for manufacturing, healthcare, and technology businesses.
45-minute call to review the numbers, flag risks, discuss opportunities. Like having a CFO in the room without the full-time overhead.
Monthly variance analysis so you know exactly where you're over or under plan — before it becomes a problem.
No contracts. No hidden fees. Cancel with 30 days' notice.
Monthly management accounts, bank reconciliation, compliance tracking
Full strategic CFO — for businesses scaling past $5M
Multi-entity, M&A-ready, investor reporting
Ohio CAT quarterly filings on taxable gross receipts over $1M at the 0.26% rate, including proper sourcing and exclusion management.
Compliance with Ohio's 600+ municipal income tax jurisdictions, including withholding, filing, and credit management.
Ohio's progressive individual income tax for business owners, including pass-through entity income.
Ohio's 5.75% state sales tax plus county components, with manufacturing exemptions and use-tax compliance.
Filing the Ohio biennial statement with the Secretary of State to maintain corporate good standing.
Ohio is a top-5 manufacturing state spanning auto, steel, and polymers. We provide cost-center accounting, capacity analysis, and capital expenditure planning.
Cleveland Clinic, Ohio State Wexner, and major systems anchor the sector. We provide revenue-cycle management and health-system financial strategy.
Columbus's insurance sector — Nationwide, Progressive — demands statutory accounting and regulatory capital management. We deliver both.
Columbus's tech scene and Cleveland's healthtech sector are growing. We support companies with fundraising strategy and growth-stage financial management.
Ohio's diverse agriculture spans soybeans, corn, and dairy. We provide seasonal cash-flow management and commodity-price risk planning.
Ohio's central location drives logistics operations. We manage fleet financials, warehouse cost optimization, and multi-state tax compliance.
The CAT is a 0.26% gross-receipts tax on Ohio-sourced taxable gross receipts over $1M. Because it is based on revenue, not profit, it can significantly impact low-margin businesses. We analyze your receipts sourcing, apply all available exclusions, and develop strategies to minimize your CAT obligation.
Absolutely — and we work alongside your CPA rather than replacing them. Your CPA handles tax preparation and filing, while we provide strategic financial leadership, forecasting, and day-to-day financial oversight. Most clients find this combination delivers both compliance accuracy and forward-looking financial strategy.
We maintain a database of all 600+ Ohio municipal tax jurisdictions, track your employee work locations, manage withholding for each applicable city, and file returns across all jurisdictions. We also optimize your credit positions to prevent double taxation.
Businesses generating $1M–$30M in revenue benefit most. You need real financial strategy but may not justify a full-time CFO. Our fractional model provides senior-level expertise affordably.
Most engagements begin within two weeks of signing. We use a structured onboarding process to get up to speed on your financials, systems, and goals so we can deliver value from day one.
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