Cost-of-Living
Small businesses are the heartbeat of our district. Local entrepreneurs need an advocate in office. When the state government creates unpredictable tax environments or stalls on economic reform, our family-owned businesses pay the price. I'm committed to fighting for a regulatory environment that allows our small businesses to plan for the future and invest in their workforce
PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED
While the exclusion amount for the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) increased this year, successful local businesses that grow beyond the designated threshold are still subject to the existing 0.26% tax rate on those excess taxable gross receipts.
Ohio takes too long to update our state tax codes to the federal guidelines. This causes unnecessary confusion for small employers trying to file their taxes.
Small, independent repair shops are frequently blocked from fixing electronics and equipment because large manufacturers refuse to share necessary diagnostic tools and parts, stifling their enterprise.
The shift toward cashless retail restricts consumer choice and can impact residents in our district who rely on physical currency for everyday purchases.
Goals
Support and expand legislation like Senate Bill 9, which aligns Ohio's tax code with federal pro-small business tax changes.
Advocate for permanent conformity provisions related to full expensing and depreciation, business interest deductibility, and research and development deductions.
Fight to pass the Digital Fair Repair Act (Senate Bill 176) out of committee to empower our local repair shops and give consumers the right to fix their own equipment.
Support bipartisan efforts, such as the framework of Senate Bill 30, to require retail merchants to give customers the option to pay cash.
Our entrepreneurs deserve a representative who actually reads the legislation and understands its impact on the 99th District. By championing sensible tax conformity, protecting independent repair shops, and prioritizing the success of local main streets, we can build a thriving economic environment for everyone.