Governor Kasich Signs State Budget Bill - CAT Exemption for Grain Handlers Becomes Law

The Ohio AgriBusiness Association initiated provision to exclude all licensed agricultural commodity (grain) handlers from paying the state’s Commercial Activity Tax was signed into law on Sunday evening June 30 by Governor John Kasich as part of the final state budget bill, HB 59 (R - Amstutz) that passed both legislative chambers on Thursday, June 27.

This has been an issue for some time for our membership and will provide not only a level playing field for all Ohio grain handlers, but will also benefit the state's overall economy. The law goes into effect immediately and will provide tax relief this harvest season.