Oregon Topics: Taxation
Oregon is one of the few states without a sales tax. This has placed additional strain on property tax, income tax, and other mechanisms to fund government programs. For many years, Oregon's initiative system of direct legislation has driven the debate over crafting a fair system of taxation. The increasing state role in school funding and the additional spending mandates dictated by initiative measures have created further challenges for lawmakers charged with devising tax policy.
This guide links to sites that offer tax publications, forms, and transactions online.