In politics, the key to success is information. Tax Insider is an exclusive newsletter designed to help lobbyists stay current on tax policy and politics. We use our experience and expertise to make sure our readers are current on the status of tax and revenue policy. For access issues or inquiries, please contact Jeff Newgard.
Apr
14
Tax Insider for April 14
Washingon state’s new capital gains tax could spell trouble for Oregonians selling land, property, and other assets into the state. Will Oregon policymakers intervene to stop double taxation between the two states or will they just wait it out?
4 min read
Apr
07
Tax Insider for April 7
Lawmakers start taking a deeper dive into the session’s more prominent issues, including the research and development tax credit, property tax abatements, and requiring uniformity between local and state income taxes.
5 min read
Mar
31
Tax Insider for March 31
On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released its county-level population estimates. The data affirms the Portland metropolitan area is losing residents. Will that impact the state's revenue outlook in the years to come?
4 min read
Mar
24
Tax Insider for March 24
The Oregon Tax Incidence Model (OTIM) is one of the best dynamic scoring models in the country to estimate the behavioral response to changes in the tax code. It also might be the only tool to get some ideas across the finish line.
3 min read
Mar
17
Tax Insider for March 17
While some may argue offering incentives will cost the state money, it's important to remember the old adage, "you have to spend money to make money."
4 min read
Mar
10
Tax Insider for March 10
The usual threats of tax increases are sitting on the sidelines and seem unlikely to come up any time soon. Is this session actually different or are we in the eye of a hurricane?
5 min read
Mar
03
Tax Insider for March 3
Oregon is actively considering one of its biggest tax reforms in decades in repealing the state’s “throwback” rule for apportioning business income, which has long been on the wish list for tax practitioners and business groups.
4 min read
Feb
24
Tax Insider for February 24
The Oregon Office of Economic Analysis revised its revenue forecast upward; however, the written report notes that some of the increased revenues may only be an “illusion” due to the rollout of a new tax program.
5 min read
Feb
20
Tax Insider for February 20
Wednesday’s revenue forecast is a two-ounce pour of wine. If the forecast is positive, it could be enough to convince legislative leaders to deal on tax and budget priorities (or, at the very least, keep hopes alive).
5 min read
Feb
13
Tax Insider for February 13
It is easy to dismiss Oregon's reconnect process as overtly technical and boring, but these conversations regularly feature some of the most consequential tax decisions made by the legislature.
