Ohio Republican bill slammed as another tax giveaway for the rich

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 791

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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An Ohio Republican lawmaker says a bill that would eliminate capital gains taxes would make Ohio “a place that rewards investment and economic success, not one that discourages it.”

But Policy Matters Ohio says it’s yet another giveaway to the richest while middle and low-income Ohioans struggle just to pay their bills.

Ohio House Bill 617 introduced by state Rep. Tom Young, R-Washington Township, would eliminate capital gains from state and local taxes.

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