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Tax plan from Washington House Democrats could raise nearly $15B for state budget
House Democrats want to impose a new tax on individual wealth and a surcharge on certain businesses while allowing for larger hikes in property tax rates than the current 1% cap.
Oregon volunteers helped taxpayers get $18 million in refunds last year
Hate filing your taxes? These people volunteer to do other people's taxes for free — and they serve many undocumented taxpayers.
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Oregon tire tax proposal hits wall of opposition
Reaction to House Bill 3362 suggests lawmakers will need to overcome public skepticism this year as they look for road funding.

Food and Farms
Oregon agriculture leaders, farmers brace for retaliatory tariffs
Some of Oregon’s biggest trading partners are striking back after tariffs on imports took effect this Tuesday. Oregon industry leaders say he retaliatory measures could especially hurt the states agriculture industry.

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Should Oregon cities be allowed to raise gas taxes without asking voters?
As lawmakers search for billions of dollars to maintain deteriorating roads, it's one of many options under consideration.
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Washington lawmakers could renew debate over how much cities can collect in property taxes
Washington State lawmakers could find themselves faced with a repeat of a 2024 debate over whether cities should get a larger slice of property tax revenue.

Politics
Measure 118 promises Oregonians more money, but it could come at a cost
The complex proposal to hike business taxes and divide the proceeds among residents is the most divisive measure on the Oregon ballot.

With Measure 118, a new business tax proposal is scrambling old battle lines
Virtually every major player in Oregon politics has come out against the proposal. That's a big change – and no guarantee it can't succeed.

Oregon is first state to join free filing option for federal taxes
The state and federal free tax-filing software programs will be linked to make tax filing less of a painful experience

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Another ‘kicker’ tax refund could be in the works for Oregon taxpayers
Economists cautioned that the potential of a $582 million refund was still shaky, with warning signs on the horizon.