For Immediate Release
January 4, 2000

Contact: Denise Wible
Communications Director
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
614/228-4201

Important Tax Issues

COLUMBUS, OH -- An upcoming conference, sponsored by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Department of Taxation, promises to help business tax managers track changing tax laws and minimize their tax burden.

The 9th Annual Ohio Tax Conference, scheduled for Jan. 19 and 20 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus, will provide the most timely information available on state and local taxation issues, including a look at the latest court decisions and agency rulings affecting Ohio business taxpayers.

The conference features Ohio's premier tax experts, including Ohio Tax Commissioner Tom Zaino -- the featured luncheon speaker on Jan. 19. Zaino will discuss his new initiatives and expected changes that are ahead for the Ohio Department of Taxation. Senior officials from the department will also be on hand throughout the conference to discuss specific tax issues.

Conference workshops will explore what impact electric restructuring will have on taxes, and review the latest developments in tax incentive programs, the unclaimed funds laws, municipal income tax reform, personal property tax, franchise tax and more.

For more information, or to register, call the Manufacturers' Education Council (MEC) at (614) 229-7990. Or visit the MEC Web site for complete details on the conference.

Founded in 1893, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce is Ohio's largest and most diverse statewide business advocacy group. The Chamber works to promote and protect the interests of its members -- large and small business -- while building a more favorable Ohio business climate.