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A measure allowing the state to accept cryptocurrencies for payment of taxes, fees, and other government expenses has been presented by Ohio state senator Niraj Antani Unveiled on Sept. 30, the law also suggests that Ohio’s state institutions—public colleges and the state pension fund among others—have the choice to invest in cryptocurrencies. This measure might make Ohio among the few states using digital currencies for official government operations.
Under the proposed legislation, June 30 of every year would be used to determine which cryptocurrencies could be used for payments under state tax commissioner jurisdiction. The legislation also allows the government to forward to the payer service costs connected with bitcoin transactions. With a controlled system under the tax commissioner, this allows Ohio to join Colorado as one of the few states allowing cryptocurrency for taxes.
The laws especially forbid central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) from acceptance. The measure defines cryptocurrencies as digital representations of value with a constant value in relation to a set monetary value. This implies that under the new system only established cryptocurrencies, most likely stablecoins or well-known digital assets like Bitcoin, could be taken into consideration for tax payments.
Ohio has flirted with the acceptance of cryptocurrencies before Antani’s measure. Ohio became the first state in 2018 to let companies pay taxes using Bitcoin; but, legal issues caused the program to be discontinued. Antani underlined that his new plan aims to address the problems that stopped the initial project thus making sure governmental entities can effectively and safely handle bitcoin payments.
Should this measure be passed, Ohio’s tax payment system would not only be modernized but also help to position the state in the changing realm of digital finance. The plan emphasizes Ohio’s openness to adopt cutting-edge technologies and maybe spearhead U.S. states embracing bitcoins for formal payments.
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