
A better way of doing taxes is finally here with Direct File
For too long, Oregonians have had to go through a middle-man to file taxes. But now, Direct File has arrived, providing a better way to file taxes.
For too long, Oregonians have had to go through a middle-man to file taxes. But now, Direct File has arrived, providing a better way to file taxes.
Many older workers run up against age discrimination in the workplace. The Oregon legislature needs to remedy the problem, says Andrea Meyer of AARP Oregon.
Tax subsidies for data centers bring few benefits for Oregonians and many downsides
Rather than open job opportunities for native-born workers, mass deportations would lead to a negative ripple effect throughout the job market.
Measure 116 would create an independent commission that would decide the salaries for lawmakers, the governor and other state elected officials.
No taxes on tips, as an Oregon Senator recently proposed, would do little to help struggling workers.
Exempting tips from taxes makes the tax system less fair while opening the door to yet more gaming of system by the rich and powerful.
Making Oregonians more economically secure requires a minimum wage that isn’t stuck in place, but rather makes forward progress, lifting up the wage floor. And it requires the state to pursue other strategies, like standards boards, that are true and tried ways of boosting the paychecks of Oregonians.
Tax filing is our civic duty, but fulfilling that obligation should not come with unnecessary costs and headaches.
When it comes to tax policy, all too often Oregon fails to fly with her own wings. Rather than heed her motto, Oregon hitches a ride on the back of
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