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The main barrier households face in claiming the EITC is the complexity involved in filing taxes
In the spirit of May Day, we discuss the contribution of immigrants to Oregon's economy, as well as what the
One way to improve the kicker for rural communities would be to transform the policy into the Working Families Kicker
News Release Immigrants generate a bigger share of Oregon’s economic output relative to their share of the population, according to
While Oregon is witnessing a resurgence of labor activity and a growing demand for union representation, worker organizing still faces
It is not only possible to imagine a better tax filing system in Oregon, but also to realize it. Getting
With tax season coming to an end, it’s a good moment to discuss the vital role that our tax system
Complete Reporting is a smart, effective way Oregon can make corporations pay their fair share to support schools and essential
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