State, federal and local taxes are the public policy issues that have the greatest effect on a company’s bottom line. Every day, business and investment decisions are influenced by the tax consequences of those actions.

Additionally, state and local taxes have an impact on a region’s ability to attract new businesses. Certain aspects of Ohio’s tax structure discourage firms with substantial investments and high wages from locating here. Although there is considerable discussion about changing Ohio’s tax climate to keep Ohio competitive, proposals to reform the existing tax structure have not moved forward.

With those factors in mind, the YWRC will work:

• To create sound tax policies and programs that will allow Ohio to effectively compete with other states in the region for economic development, while providing adequate funding for education.



• To reduce estate and other taxes that are disproportionately burdensome to small business.



• To promote the immediate 100 percent deductibility of health insurance premiums for the self- employed.