For the Greater Good
Widespread interest in the estate tax is remarkable, given that it collects nothing from 98 percent of the deaths that occur each year.
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What Oregon Needs from the Feds is Fiscal Relief, Not More Tax Cuts
Pre-occupied with local budget woes, the anemic economic recovery, and the looming war, many Oregonians aren’t paying much attention to the President’s $1.6 trillion tax cut proposal, which includes exempting dividends from taxation and accelerating rate cuts passed in 2001. This is a mistake, because the proposal has profound implications for Oregon and the rest of the country.
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Taxes Should Be On The Table for 2003-05
The new Economic and Revenue Forecast released today by the state economist shows that “Oregon’s schools, public safety, and human services programs will starve in the years ahead unless the Legislature and the Governor put taxes on the table to protect them,” according to the Oregon Center for Public Policy.
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New Report Updates “Worst in Nation” Status
Oregon Now Among Fastest Growing States
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Helping Working Poor Families and Oregon’s Economy
A New Report Sheds Light On Oregon’s Earned Income Credit
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Making Ends Meet: Improving Oregon’s Earned Income Credit
Executive Summary Both the federal government and Oregon have Earned Income Credits (EICs). The federal EIC is a tax credit for low- and moderate-income workers, primarily families with children. It is designed to offset federal Social Security, and Medicare payroll taxes, to supplement earnings from work, and to help families make the transition from welfare
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The Wrong Answer for Oregon’s Economy
Oregon’s slow-growing recovery has prompted policy makers to pursue efforts to stimulate the economy. Despite claims by the Oregon Council on Knowledge and Economic Development (OCKED) and the Oregon Business Council (OBC), economic research suggests that cutting the capital gains tax is not likely to generate significant jobs or investment in Oregon:
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New Report Shows that Capital Gains Tax Cuts Are “The Wrong Answer” for Oregon’s Economy
A new report released today by the Oregon Center for Public Policy finds that proposals to reduce taxes on capital gains income cannot be expected to generate significant new investment or jobs in Oregon.
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New Report Finds Measure 25 Inflation Adjustment Appropriate for Oregon’s Farm Workers
News Release A new report released today by the Oregon Center for Public Policy finds that the inflation adjustment provision included in Measure 25 is “the correct measure for Oregon’s farm workers.” Measure 25, approved by voters in November 2002, raised Oregon’s minimum wage by $0.40 on January 1, 2003, and will increase the wage
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