A dozen Oregon organizations sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation today calling on them to oppose tax cuts
Tax Justice
Tax justice is central to economic justice. Taxes are how, together, we fund schools, health care, transportation, and the many public services that foster quality of life. Unfortunately, wealthy elites and the corporations they control have rigged the tax system in their favor, building a system that asks least from those who have the most.
Tax Justice
Tax justice is central to economic justice. Taxes are how, together, we fund schools, health care, transportation, and the many public services that foster quality of life. Unfortunately, wealthy elites and the corporations they control have rigged the tax system in their favor, building a system that asks least from those who have the most.
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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.
Tax subsidies for data centers bring few benefits for Oregonians and many downsides
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
This episode of Policy for the People takes a deep dive into Measure 118, the Oregon Rebate.
Measure 118 would do more harm than good.
Bob Lord of Patriotic Millionaires explains why we need to tax extreme wealth in order to shrink inequality and save
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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