The decades-long trend of rising income inequality remains in place.
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QSBS, a tax break for rich investors, was indefensible before Congress expanded it. It's even less defensible now.
This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty
Big multinational corporations have long manipulated the tax system to avoid paying their fair share. Correcting this unfairness is all
By canceling the USDA report on food insecurity, the Trump administration is trying to keep the nation in the dark
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Corporate tax transparency is a crucial step for increasing accountability and fairness in Oregon’s tax system.
Tax breaks for tips and overtime are poorly targeted and rife with unfairness.
Oregon would do well to disconnect from these tax provisions in the congressional Republican budget.
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