OhioOhio taxpayers could lower taxes with a dog registration credit
If approved, Ohio taxpayers could lower their income tax by eligible dog registration fees, up to $20 per dog registered after the section takes effect.
What it does
Ohio taxpayers could claim a tax credit for dog registration fees, up to $20 per dog. The credit could lower tax owed but cannot be paid as a refund.
Argument forEligible dog owners who owe Ohio income tax could lower their bill by some registration fees, up to $20 per registered dog.
Argument againstPeople whose tax bill is smaller than their eligible fees could use only part of the credit, since they cannot get the unused amount as a refund.
More detail
A taxpayer could claim a credit against Ohio income tax for eligible dog registration fees. The credit covers fees paid under Ohio's dog registration laws for dogs registered by the taxpayer. The credit is the smaller of fees paid during the tax year and $20 for each dog registered. It cannot be refunded and is claimed in the order set by Ohio law. It would apply to fees paid and dogs registered after the new section takes effect.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 12IntroducedIntroduced
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