Oregon
Portland passes Downtown Business Incentive Program
Portland’s central city has witnessed a substantial exodus of businesses since 2019, with many relocating to nearby counties. The official vacancy rate for office spaces in the central business district stands at approximately 26%, though it is anticipated to be significantly higher and expected to continue rising. Among the primary obstacles cited by departing businesses…
Read MoreOregon taxpayers to receive record $5.6 billion kicker tax rebate
Oregon taxpayers can anticipate receiving an unprecedented kicker tax rebate of $5.6 billion, based on the near-final forecasts released on Wednesday. This rebate works out to the median taxpayer receiving approximately $980, nearly three times larger than the previous kicker. This substantial payout underscores Oregon’s economic resilience following the pandemic, along with the underestimated strength…
Read MoreNew Portland Tax Alignment for City, County, and Metro Approved
The Portland City Council recently voted to simplify the sales factor apportionment for businesses in the area. These approved changes would allow Portland, Multnomah County, and Metro taxing authorities to use the state’s sales factor apportionment starting on or after January 1, 2023. The update aims to reduce the differences between jurisdictions and enables them…
Read MoreNew Oregon Pass-Through Entity-Level Business Alternative Income Tax
Senate Bill 727 (SB 727) was introduced as Oregon’s response to the enactment of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and the IRS Notice 2020-75. TCJA imposed a limit on the amount of state and local taxes that an individual may deduct from federal taxable income each year. IRS Notice 2020-75 clarified that state…
Read MoreCurrent COVID-19 Related Tax Guidance for Oregon, Washington, and California
Working remotely has become the new normal for many employees on the West Coast. Although many employees enjoy the convenience of working remotely, both employees and employers need to consider the tax implications of having employees working in states where the business previously had no presence. For employees who reside in one state but are…
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