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Less than zero. That was Intel’s federal tax bill in 2022. Not only did Intel pay no federal income taxes
Wage boards don’t replace the need for collective bargaining, but complement it by offering a way to overcome barriers to
A staircase shaped like a waterfall. A lobby sculptured like a forest. These are some of the finishing touches on
Imagine two people. One is a senior citizen who, after a lifetime of toiling in low-paid jobs, now scrapes by
Now that Tax Day is behind us, audit season has begun. The IRS will flag some tax returns for closer
Tax Day is here. There’s no better moment to reflect on our tax system — the system by which “we
Oregon no longer dwells in the bottom when it comes to ensuring families eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit
[This commentary first appeared in The Oregonian.] We all want Oregon to prosper. We all want our state to be
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