Lawmakers weigh extending Ohio penny tax on sales
A Dayton Daily News survey finds most Ohio lawmakers open to renewing the 20 percent penny sales tax. Senators and representatives debate continuation, with some backing reform and broader tax overhauls as they assess tax options, health and education funding and budget needs.
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Cates
Jon Husted
R Kettering
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Ohio governor tax overhaul plan under business roundtable review
Tax proposals aim to overhaul Ohio code with incentives to grow talent and investment. The roundtable, led by Stoff, notes five guiding principles and partners with Ernst & Young to project effects on GSP, jobs, and capital. Taft to unveil Feb 8. spend limits push from Blackwell and Taft weighing sin taxes and gross elliptic reforms.
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State probes hotel tax to promote tourism in Ohio
Governor Taft proposes a 1 percent statewide bed tax to fund travel and tourism promotions, adding to local bed and sales taxes. Officials cited budget tightening while tourism leaders urge more dedicated revenue, noting Ohio's tourism industry generated 28.5 billion in 2003 and visitors spend about 135 per trip. The plan faces concerns over higher taxes and flat occupancy amid a multiyear deficit.
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