Author Archives: Doug Maser

About Doug Maser

Douglas J. Maser, Esq., is the Director of Legal and Governmental Relations for Advantage Consulting Services.

Tax Credit for State Political Contributions

Most Ohio citizens do not realize that Ohio tax law allows Ohio taxpayers to claim up to a $50 credit for individuals, or, up to a $100 credit for a married couple, filing jointly, for political contributions made to candidates … Continue reading

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No Sacred Cows – Including Health Care

On Monday, August 9th, the Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, rocked the economic stability of the Washington D.C. / Northern Virginia area by announcing several cost-cutting measures to the Defense budget that included the elimination of a major command and … Continue reading

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Traveling along the health care reform timeline (Infographic)

It is never easy trying to visualize a major piece of legislation such as the Federal health care reform.  The site above however accurately summarizes in a very visual, easy to understand fashion the bill and its expected milestones along … Continue reading

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The Unpitying Consequences of Health Care Reform

“Consequences are unpitying.” George Eliot Irrespective of whether one supported or opposed the Federal health care reform, that reform will cause fundamental change and in health care delivery and payment which will in turn generate consequences.  Sometimes the most significant … Continue reading

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New Study: Majority of Ohio small businesses eligible for health reform tax credit

In sharp contrast to previous studies released by NFIB and other national business organizations, today, Families USA, a consumer health organization, and the Small Business Majority, a business advocacy group, published a joint report that predicts 86% of Ohio’s small … Continue reading

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