Kathy Larsen

The Ohio Department of Taxation is now led by Patricia Harris, who moves into the commissioner role after being chief operating officer at the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation.

Looking ahead to state budget tax proposals: With the new year, governors have started laying out their formal budget and policy agendas for upcoming legislative sessions through inaugural addresses, state of the state speeches, and other kickoff events. Notably, Florida’s governor listed a bevy of fresh tax exemptions and holidays, Maryland’s new chief executive aimed to end child poverty, and in Mississippi the governor proposed permanently eliminating the income tax.

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