OH HB441

Allows the Ohio Department of Taxation to establish an optional prepaid card program for taxpayers who file income tax returns electronically to receive refunds.

Requires the tax commissioner to provide taxpayers with information about prepaid card features, associated fees, and other available refund options.

Permits the tax commissioner to enter into agreements with prepaid card issuers to supply cards and credit them with refund amounts.

Authorizes prepaid card issuers to charge fees to taxpayers for card use, with costs incurred by the taxpayer rather than the state.

Defines "prepaid card" as a card or device issued in a specified amount that is usable at ATMs or redeemable at multiple unaffiliated merchants.