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How will the Governor's economic development efforts affect the Department of Revenue?

Department of Revenue must coordinate gas tax reimbursement calculations for local governments As part of the state's economic development strategy, Governor Mike Braun directed his administration to reimburse local governments for revenue lost due to the gas tax holiday. This directive requires the Office of Management and Budget Secretary Lisa Hershman to coordinate with the State Budget Agency and the Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue's role is to calculate the exact amount of money needed to make these local governments whole.

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  • Governor Mike Braun directed his administration to make local governments whole amid the state’s gas tax holiday.chicagotribune.com
  • The Office of Management and Budget Secretary Lisa Hershman will coordinate with the State Budget Agency and Department of Revenue to calculate how much money is needed to make local governments whole.chicagotribune.com
  • Local governments can expect to be made whole no later than November 1.chicagotribune.com
  • Each month the gas usage tax is suspended, the state doesn’t receive $50 million in revenue.chicagotribune.com

Why it matters

The state's fiscal health is a key component of its economic development strategy. By implementing a gas tax holiday, Governor Braun aimed to lower costs for Hoosiers, but this decision requires significant financial management to ensure local partners are not negatively affected. The Department of Revenue is central to this process, as it must accurately calculate and facilitate the transfer of millions of dollars to local communities.

This reimbursement effort is part of a broader strategy of running government more efficiently while offering tax relief. The state's budget reserves are approaching $4 billion, which allows the state to replenish funds lost from the gas tax holiday and support local governments.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the gas tax holiday be extended again, and if so, how will that impact the reimbursement calculations?
  • How quickly will the Department of Revenue be able to process the transfers to local governments once the calculations are complete?

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Lawmakers meet to extend the gas tax holidayThe Department of Revenue's calculation workload will increase significantly, requiring them to project lost revenue over a longer period.
The State Budget Agency approves the transfer request quicklyThe reimbursement process will proceed without delay, minimizing the financial strain on local governments.

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