Using a temporary pandemic to justify changes to a long-term tax structure would unfairly penalize cities who have long supported Ohio’s economic competitiveness and made investment decisions based on the expectation of this structure’s existence.
Neighborhood Design Center Hosts Columbus Housing Dialogue
The Neighborhood Design Center hosted the Columbus Housing Dialogue on Tuesday, January 21 to discuss research completed by the Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC) into tax stabilization strategies at the local and state level. Maria Walliser-Wejebe, Research Associate and Jason Warner, Manager of Government Affairs, discussed strategies used in other communities that can reduce the burden of property taxes on long-time or select demographic groups.
The State Motor Fuel Tax has not changed since 2005
An Update on Opportunity Zones - U.S. Treasury Releases Guidance on Opportunity Funds
Treasury has released its first publication for guidance regarding Opportunity Zones, which includes proposed regulations, revenue rulings, and a draft tax form specific to the certification of Opportunity Funds. These proposed regulations are the first set of guidelines since the introduction of the tax bill late last year.
