The State of Ohio is making some changes to the Homestead Exemption Tax that will benefit many Ohioans. The Allen County auditor released that new income thresholds have been established for seniors 65 years of age or older, disabled veterans, and spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty. The amounts adjust with inflation annually, and properties have a new market value because of the new triennial.
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After a community forum held on October 29th, the Elida School Board of Education voted on whether they will move forward with a renewal tax levy. On Tuesday evening, the Elida School Board unanimously voted to move forward with the renewal levy for $2.7 million. Tuesday night's decision comes after the unofficial 5-year forecast presented at the community forum showing expenses outpacing revenues by an increasingly growing margin. Following Tuesday night's board meeting, we spoke with Elida Local Schools Superintendent, Joel Mengerink, about the next steps and the impact of Tuesday night's decision.
The West Ohio Community Action Partnership continues to help income-eligible Ohioans through its Home Weatherization Assistance Program and Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP).
For over 50 years, the Lima Dana plant provided good-paying jobs to this region, and current and former employees are dealing with the announcement of its closure in 2025. President of the UAW 1765 retirees, Gary Frueh, says the Lima plant was highly regarded in the Dana Corporation, and it was the star plant in the division during the 80s and 90s. The plant also received the prestigious "Malcolm Baldrige Award" in 2000 for manufacturing.
Ohio consumers are getting ready to enjoy some shopping without worrying about the sales tax. The state's annual sales tax holiday kicks off tonight at midnight and lasts until 11:59 p.m., Thursday, August 8, 2024. This ten-day period is new for 2024 as previous years have observed the sales tax exclusion on the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in August.
The Putnam County treasurer wants to remind property owners that their tax deadline is fast approaching. Taxes are due July 19th, and people can pay them at the treasurer's office in the courthouse between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Thursday or Friday. Or people can put their payment in a drop box in an alley off Hickory Street.
If you are an Allen County property owner and haven't paid your taxes, you have until tomorrow, July 12, 2024, to get it done without penalty. The second half of real estate and mobile home taxes are due Friday. While many find paying taxes annoying they are needed to keep our society moving. Levies are funded by these tax dollars for much-needed services. Services that have been passed by registered voters.
July 9, 2024, Press Release from the United States Attorney’s Office Northern District of Ohio: TOLEDO – Jacques J. Eid, 56, of Perrysburg, Oh…
The West Ohio Community Action Partnership has information on some of the assistance programs being offered.
Village of Bluffton discussing with residents about proposed income tax increase for safety services
The Village of Bluffton began their public discussions with residents about a proposal to increase income taxes for safety services. According to the Bluffton's 20-Year Safety Services Funding Forecast, just under $42 million of expenses will be needed by the village to support fire, EMS and police vehicles, capital items, and a Bluffton full-time EMS. On the flip side, 20-year projections only forecast a revenue just shy of $13 million leaving village administrators to come up for almost $29 million of funding. Thus, the village is looking to increase the income tax by 0.4% for Bluffton residents in order to keep up with current and future demands.