Portland's Clean Energy Surcharge Oversteps City's Taxing Authority
While the Clean Energy Surcharge has been around for several years, legal challenges to this tax have only recently ripened due to filing extensions and administrative appeals.
6 min read
Jun
16
Oregon Poised to Sunset Federal SALT Workaround
Oregon may become the only state in the nation to unwind its workaround to the federal state and local tax deduction, unexpectedly catching taxpayers and accountants by surprise.
4 min read
Apr
14
Washington's Capital Gains Could Present Tax Challenges for Some Oregonians
Despite nearly a century of legal precedent to the contrary, the Washington State Supreme Court recently blessed a capital gains excise tax. The creative tax means the state begins its journey into income taxation. For Oregonians, however, it could spell higher Oregon tax bills.
5 min read
Mar
06
Restoring & Enhancing Oregon's R&D Tax Credit: A Primer
Restoring and enhancing Oregon's research and development (R&D) tax credit is among the legislature's most consequential opportunities to promote growth.
7 min read
Feb
21
Multnomah County Could Become the Only Jurisdiction in the World to Impose Two Capital Gains Taxes
If voters approve the latest Multnomah County tax proposal, the county could become the only jurisdiction in the world levying two capital gains taxes.
3 min read
Nov
16
Despite Economy, Voters Approve Funding Measures
70 percent of local funding measures were approved by voters, suggesting that Oregonians remain willing to open their pocketbooks for services within their communities.
5 min read
Sep
26
Tidbits: Oregon Tax & Regulatory Updates
An update on recent Oregon tax and regulatory actions.
2 min read
Sep
01
Tidbits: Oregon Tax & Regulatory Updates
An update on recent Oregon tax and regulatory actions.
2 min read
Aug
29
Oregon Considers Controversial Tax Rules for Internet Sellers
The policy relies on an impractical notion that a functional website should make a business taxable anywhere.
4 min read
Jul
17
Oregon’s “Progressive” Income Tax is Among the Country’s Flattest
If Oregon wants to compete with other states and lure people and jobs, reducing the burdens on everyday Oregonians would be a helpful starting point.
