A dozen Oregon organizations sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation today calling on them to oppose tax cuts
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For too long, Oregonians have had to go through a middle-man to file taxes. But now, Direct File has arrived,
OCPP is advocating for three legislative priorities designed to lift up workers, support families, and strengthen communities.
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
The expiration of parts of the Trump Tax plan offers an opportunity to reassess our nation’s tax policy
Making Oregonians more economically secure requires investing in our well-being: housing, education, child care, and more. One fair way to
Making Oregonians more economically secure requires investing in our well-being: housing, education, child care, and more. One fair way to
In the tax policy world, the summer blockbusters arrived a bit early. News articles and studies revealing the tax shenanigans
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Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
December 11, 2025

How Trump Is Hiding Hunger and Why Poverty Persists
This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty is a policy failure, not an individual failure.
November 13, 2025

How big corporations hide their profits — and how to stop it
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October 9, 2025

Direct File: an easy and free way to file taxes
This year, eligible Oregonians can file their taxes for free using IRS Direct File. This online tool is linked to