General Motors could be giving millions back to the state of Ohio in tax credit and incentive repayments that weren't met due to the closure of the Lordstown Plant in 2019. 

As first reported by Pro Publica in the Business Journal, a letter from the state was sent to GM months ago stating GM didn't deliver in regards to the various tax credits and incentives the company received from the state to keep the plant open for years to come.

In a letter back to the state, which was sent in early 2020, General Motors acknowledged repayment from an incentive standpoint could be enforced. However, GM is asking the state to take into consideration the multiple investments the company still has in Ohio, according to Dan Flores, who handles Corporate News Relations for General Motors.

"Our correspondence with the State of Ohio highlights our considerable presence through the State of Ohio, our current Investments in the Mahoning Valley and the impact of the current economic crisis facing our nation," Flores said in a statement. "We are respectfully asking the state to consider our belief that a repayment of the tax credits would be inconsistent with our significant manufacturing presence in Ohio and the Mahoning Valley."

Flores added that while the company has not only invested billions over the years, it is investing billions locally currently, which is pushing GM's future business model. 

"GM has demonstrated its commitment to Ohio through our investments of more than $3.3 billion in Ohio since 2009. Separately, GM and LG Chem are investing more than $2.2 billion to build a new, state-of-the-art, battery cell manufacturing plant in Lordstown that will create more than 1,100 new jobs. The new battery cell manufacturing plant will play a critical role in GM's commitment to an all-electric future."

Ongoing discussions are likely between the state and General Motors. 

"We look forward to continuing our dialog with the State of Ohio on issues that are important to GM and our operations," Flores added.