The Working Families Kicker
Note: The paper was updated on September 19, 2023 to capture data from a new revenue forecast and additional data provided by the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis. As working
March 9, 2023
Daniel Hauser
Daniel Hauser is the Deputy Director of the Oregon Center for Public Policy
Abandon the Research and Development Tax Credit as a CHIPS Act Incentive
The Oregon Center for Public Policy has repeatedly made clear that investing in people and place, not tax breaks and direct corporate subsidies, is the right approach to improve the lives
March 6, 2023
Feds make it clear for Oregon lawmakers: no race to the bottom to compete for CHIPS Act dollars
After Congress dedicated billions of dollars to semiconductor investments in the U.S., Oregon legislative leaders have lined up behind an effort to attract additional semiconductor investment to Oregon. This is
March 1, 2023
HB 3235: Create the Oregon Kids’ Credit
Chair Reynolds, Vice-Chairs Scharf and Nguyen, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director for the Oregon Center for Public Policy, and I respectfully submit this
February 27, 2023
HB 2546: Protect Oregon’s Throwback Rule
Chair Nathanson, Vice-Chairs Reschke and Walters, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director of the Oregon Center for Public Policy, and I respectfully submit this
February 14, 2023
SB 55: Oppose R&D Tax Credit
Chair Meek, Vice-Chair Boquist, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director of the Oregon Center for Public Policy, and I respectfully submit this testimony in
February 14, 2023
SB 1: Data on race and taxes is needed
Download PDF Chair Meek, Vice-Chair Boquist, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director of the Oregon Center for Public Policy, and I respectfully submit this
January 31, 2023
Make the kicker work for all Oregonians
Tax Day is right around the corner. It’s the deadline for filing your Oregon income tax return and, potentially, claiming a piece of Oregon’s record-shattering $1.9 billion “kicker” tax rebate.
April 15, 2022
HB 4093: Oregon needs a Genuine Progress Indicator
HB 4093 would establish the Genuine Progress Indicator, a consistent measure of the well-being of Oregonians.
February 16, 2022
Another kicker is afoot and other highlights from today’s economic forecast
Today, state economists gave their latest take on Oregon’s economy and revenue collections. Their presentation to Oregon lawmakers contained mostly good news.
February 9, 2022