Budget hawk Jim Jordan wants the world to know he practices what he preaches. The GOP congressman from Champaign County who represents Marion County sent out a press release Thursday that boasted his office spent only $832,054 of the $1.3 million it was allotted last year, and returned about 37 percent of its budget to […]
Pepper to Speak at Marion Democratic Club
March 4, 2013 by
The Marion County Democratic Club has announced David Pepper will speak at their March 6, 2013 meeting. David Pepper has created kasichtaxquiz.com which he says educates Ohioans on the sales tax expansions proposed by Republican Governor John Kasich. Pepper is a former Hamilton County Commissioner, served on Cincinnati City Council and was the Democratic candidate […]
Time Running Out to Apply for CAUV Tax Break
February 25, 2013 by
Friday, March 1, 2013 is the deadline for area residents to apply for or renew CAUV applications. These annual forms need to be in the Marion County Auditor’s Office before the first Monday in March. As of February 22, 163 renewals have not yet been received by the Auditor’s Office. Failure to renew can cost […]
Kasich Small Business Tax Cut Proposal may have Little Impact
February 25, 2013 by
About 80 percent of Ohio’s small-business owners potentially affected by Gov. John Kasich’s proposal to slash income taxes would save $400 or less per year, according to figures from the Ohio Department of Taxation. The amount has some calling into question the Republican governor’s expectation that the money saved by Ohio entrepreneurs would be enough […]
Governor’s 4,200 Page Budget Introduced as HB 59
February 13, 2013 by
Ohio Governor John Kasich’s $63 billion proposal, “Ohio’s Jobs Budget 2.0,” was introduced in full on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 as House Bill 59 with a total of 4,200 pages. Those interested in plowing through all the details can read the entire bill online by clicking here. The document expounds on Kasich’s plan to cut […]
State Offers Free Tax Services to Veterans
February 13, 2013 by
Eligible Central Ohio military veterans seeking free tax help can attend events in downtown Columbus on February 16 and March 2, 2013 – and can apply for the Ohio Veterans Bonus. Free tax help for eligible veterans and serving military personnel is also available statewide. The Columbus events are Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. […]
Plan to Expand Sales Tax Could Impact Ohioans in Dozens of Ways
February 8, 2013 by
Ohioans need only to look at their everyday lives for examples of how Gov. John Kasich’s plan to expand the state sales tax could affect them. The plan, proposed by Gov. John Kasich to help pay for a 20 percent cut in the state’s income tax, would both cut the sales tax rate and extend […]
Marion Salvation Army Offers Free Tax Service
February 6, 2013 by
Once again this year the Salvation Army has partnered with The Ohio Benefit Bank to provide a free income tax service to residents in Marion and surrounding areas. This service is free of charge to people that meet the qualifications. If your adjusted gross income is less than $60,000 you can file your taxes using […]
Proposed State Budget Includes Expansion of Sales Tax
February 4, 2013 by
Ohio Gov. John Kasich today rolled out a bold two-year budget proposal that would overhaul the state’s tax structure by slashing income taxes for individuals and most small businesses and lowering the sales tax but applying it to more services. The Republican governor’s budget, dubbed “Ohio’s Jobs Budget 2.0,” also includes a full Medicaid expansion […]
Governor Unveils Changes to School Funding
February 1, 2013 by
Gov. John Kasich wants a major overhaul of Ohio school funding that focuses on bridging the wide gaps in income and property values among districts, while also giving charter schools the same level of state money that traditional districts get. While he announced his plan Thursday, how exactly the dollars will change for individual districts […]
