CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Today is Tax Day, and millions of Ohioans are rushing to submit their tax returns before the midnight deadline. Ohio’s tax system is an essential aspect of the state’s economy, and Tax Day serves as a reminder of the crucial role it plays.
The state of Ohio uses tax revenues to fund a wide range of services and programs that benefit its citizens, such as public schools, transportation infrastructure, public safety, and healthcare programs like Medicaid.
“On this Tax Day, millions of hardworking Ohioans are faced with the difficult reality of making ends meet in the Biden economy,” said Senator JD Vance. “In just two short years, this administration has managed to bring about multiple bank collapses, it has caused the highest inflation rates we’ve seen in decades, and it has brought our economy to the brink of recession.”
Tax Day is also significant because it is the deadline for individuals to file their state income tax returns and pay any outstanding taxes they owe to the Ohio Department of Taxation. Failure to file or pay taxes can result in penalties and fines, which can be costly and lead to financial hardship for many Ohioans.