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House committee hears sponsor on refundable hiring credit for veterans and military spouses

Ohio House Ways and Means Committee · February 11, 2026
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Summary

House Bill 529 would create a refundable state tax credit to incentivize employers to hire and retain veterans, National Guard/reserve members and spouses; the proposal sets tiered credits tied to retention and disability status and caps statewide credits at $1 million annually.

Representative Seegrest presented House Bill 529, a proposal to create a refundable state tax credit for hiring and retaining veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and spouses of service members.

Seegrest said the credit mirrors the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit…

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