Pre-occupied with local budget woes, the anemic economic recovery, and the looming war, many Oregonians aren't paying much attention to
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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The new Economic and Revenue Forecast released today by the state economist shows that “Oregon's schools, public safety, and human
Oregon’s slow-growing recovery has prompted policy makers to pursue efforts to stimulate the economy. Despite claims by the Oregon Council
A new report released today by the Oregon Center for Public Policy finds that proposals to reduce taxes on capital
February 12th is the birthday of America’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. While the Taxpayer Association of Oregon, with the help
The first lesson in Oregon Corporate Taxes 101: if you're paying them, get a new accountant. About two thirds of
Almost one-third of Oregon households will not receive any tax reduction under the Bush Administration's proposal to accelerate previously enacted
Oregonians are beginning to receive their W-2 forms from their employers and tax forms from the state and federal revenue
As President Bush unveils an "economic stimulus" plan that is being criticized for lowering the taxes primarily of the wealthiest,
Governor Ted Kulongoski recently unveiled his budget plan - deep cuts to most state services and no new revenues. Defending
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