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All Sides with Ann Fisher - 2-23-2023 A - Pros and cons of a proposed flat tax in Ohio
Everyone at almost every level pays the same tax rate on their income.
That's why Republican lawmakers in Ohio and across the country are pushing to ditch a graduated state income tax for what they consider a more equitable and business-friendly approach.
But studies show mixed results in states with a flat tax, and the hit to local governments in Ohio would be huge: a projected $1.2 billion a year.
House Speaker Jason Stephens has said that the solution to that is local levies, for townships, schools, libraries and fire services.
Coming up, the pros and cons of a proposed flat tax in Ohio.
Guests:
Jeremy Pelzer, politics reporter for Cleveland.com
Greg Lawson, research fellow at The Buckeye Institute
Heidi Fought, executive director of the Ohio Township Association
That's why Republican lawmakers in Ohio and across the country are pushing to ditch a graduated state income tax for what they consider a more equitable and business-friendly approach.
But studies show mixed results in states with a flat tax, and the hit to local governments in Ohio would be huge: a projected $1.2 billion a year.
House Speaker Jason Stephens has said that the solution to that is local levies, for townships, schools, libraries and fire services.
Coming up, the pros and cons of a proposed flat tax in Ohio.
Guests:
Jeremy Pelzer, politics reporter for Cleveland.com
Greg Lawson, research fellow at The Buckeye Institute
Heidi Fought, executive director of the Ohio Township Association
February 23, 2023