State & Local Tax
Seattle’s City Council Passes ‘JumpStart Seattle’ Payroll Tax on Big Businesses – Mayor Returns Bill Unsigned with New Proposals
Seattle’s City Council recently passed a 20-year tiered payroll tax on businesses with payrolls greater than $7 million. Mayor Jenny Durkan returned the bill to the City Council on July…
Read MoreOregon Legislature Makes Changes to Corporate Activity Tax (CAT); Second Payment Deadline on July 31, 2020 Remains for Taxpayers
The Oregon Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) is imposed on taxpayers that have commercial activity of more than $1 million. Although many Oregon taxpayers have asked for significant changes to the CAT…
Read MoreUPDATE: Portland Metro Council Votes to Refer Payroll Tax to November Ballot
On July 16, 2020, the Portland Metro Council unanimously voted to send a $7 billion transportation plan to the November ballot. This tax will impose a payroll tax on employers…
Read MoreAdditional Payroll Taxes Looming for Portland Metro Area Businesses
The Metro Council has recently outlined its plan to raise the necessary funds for the $7 billion “Get Moving 2020” transportation initiative that will be voted on this November. An…
Read MoreWashington, Clackamas, and Multnomah Counties Pass 1% Tax on High-Wealth Individuals and Large Businesses to Fund Housing to Reduce Homelessness
On May 19, 2020, voters in Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah counties approved Measure 26-210, which funds services, including health care, case management, job training, and rent assistance, for people experiencing…
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