Page 19 - Mid America Boating - July 2023 issue

Ohio legislature revises tax policy WE MAKE YOUR SERVICE AND

to spur boating businesses STORAGE NEEDS CONVENIENT
AND AFFORDABLE

Ohio’s recreational boating businesses are The new provisions will encourage out-of-
applauding the recent action of the Ohio state owners to use winter boat storage and Offering
General Assembly to modify a tax law that’s its related services in Ohio. That’s because THE MOST
been causing out-of-state boatowners to out-of-state customers will no longer face a
balk at giving their business to Buckeye provision in Ohio’s Use Tax policy that would COMPETITIVE
State dealers and marinas. tax them on the value of their boat
For several years, the because it’s in winter storage STORAGE PRICING 19 [ MID-AMERICA BOATING ] JULY 2023
Boating Associations of for more than 90 days. In
Ohio (BAO) has been the past, boating organi- We ARE your AROUND!
seeking a revision to zations in neighboring FULL SERVICE
a Use Tax policy that states have literally
would make the issued warnings to MARINE SHIPYARD
law more accept- their members to • Engine, driveline & stern drive repair
able to out-of- “never winter store • Full, minor to major fiberglass repair
state boatown- your boat in Ohio • Complete gelcoat & paint services
ers and, thereby, or face a Use Tax!” • Headliners, wall liners, upholstery
increase busi- “We don’t want
ness for Ohio. The any customer to & full carpeting repair or installation
proposed change keep their business • All winterization needs
was passed by the out of Ohio over fear • Mobile dockside services
General Assembly of an unexpected tax • Plus – heated or cold inside storage
in House Bill 66 and bill.,” said Michelle
signed by Ohio Gover- Burke, BAO’ Executive
nor DeWine. Director. “This needed 9454 Park Row, Lakeside,
The provision was spon- revision has been narrowly Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440
sored by Representative D.J. crafted to prevent any abuse and 419 798-2628 Office
Swearingen who represents Erie and Ohio’s overall tax base is still protected.” 419 798-4700 Fax
Ottawa Counties. According to Burke, this long-sought lakesideyacht@yahoo.com
“Boating, especially on Lake Erie, and the change is expected to result in more
economic impact it has on my district, is off-season business for dealers, marinas
critically important,” said Swearingen. “It’s and boat yards, secure jobs in the industry www.lakesideyachtserviceandstorage.com
been an honor to champion this bill and I and, hopefully, even spur additional water-
am certain it will help Ohio’s marine trade craft sales. MAB 30 TON & 70 TON HOISTS
businesses thrive.”