Category Archives: Oregon

April 15th Deadlines

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Russ

Yes, the tax deadline for the IRS (and federal estimated payments for the first two quarters) is July 15th. However, not all states conformed to this–especially for estimated payments. The following states all have first quarter estimated payments for individuals … Continue reading →

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The 2020 State Business Tax Climate Index: The Usual Laggards, but Some New Faces on Top

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Russ

The Tax Foundation released its annual State Business Tax Climate Index. There weren’t many surprises with the best states: 1. Wyoming 2. South Dakota 3. Alaska 4. Florida 5. Montana 6. New Hampshire 7. Nevada 8. Oregon 9. Utah 10. … Continue reading →

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Six Month Vacation Leads to Four and Eight Years at ClubFed

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Russ

Everyone likes vacations. Last year, I went to New Zealand and Australia. Unfortunately, this year’s vacation wasn’t anything like that trip. An Oregon couple has learned that some vacations are better off not taken. As I previously wrote, Ronald and … Continue reading →

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State Taxes Matter, Lesson #21

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Russ

When does $108 million equal $80 million? When you’re leaving California and heading to Texas. DeAndre Jordan has been playing center for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association. Mr. Jordan just signed a free agent deal with … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Reminder that a License Doesn’t Always Mean Ethical Behavior

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Russ

While we wait for the Loving appeal decision to come out, yet another reminder that not all licensed tax professionals are ethical. Here, we just have allegations of fraud, so it is definitely possible that the alleged villain of the … Continue reading →

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Texas #1, California #50 in Business Location Survey

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Russ

Another week, another survey of which state is best for business. For the eighth straight year, Chief Executive magazine ranked Texas as the best state in the union as to where to conduct business. Unsurprisingly, California is at the bottom. … Continue reading →

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Nevada Thanks Oregon

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Russ

The Nevada Development Authority was thrilled this week when Oregon voters passed a pair of “Tax the Rich” initiatives. The two tax increases will raise the personal income tax rate to 11% on individuals making $125,000 or more ($250,000 if … Continue reading →

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Is Oregon at the Tax Crossroads?

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Russ

The Wall Street Journal editorializes on Friday that Oregon is at the tax crossroads. The Oregon Legislature, dominated by Democrats, voted to increase the state’s top personal income tax bracket to 11% from 9%; they also voted to increase the … Continue reading →

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Didn’t You Know that Wages Aren’t Taxable?

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Russ

Well, I didn’t know that, but one group on individuals made that argument. Joseph Saladino, Marcel Bendshadler, and Michael Mungovan tried that dubious stance. They offered what the Portland Oregonian called a “tax evasion service” as they prepared over 1000 … Continue reading →

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“The Producers” Doesn’t Work in Real Life

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Russ

One of my favorite movies of all time is Mel Brooks’ The Producers with Zero Mostel as Max Bialystock and Gene Wilder as accountant Leo Bloom. They decide to produce the worst possible Broadway play–Springtime for Hitler–and sell several hundred … Continue reading →

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