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July 2009

Kulongoski Signs Three New Tax Bills - Opponents Plan Ballot Referendum

July 20, 2009
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Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski signed three new tax bills passed recently by the state legislature.  The measures will raise the state’s minimum corporate tax, income taxes on businesses and taxes on Oregon’s wealthiest individuals.  The bills aim to raise $733 million for tax years 2009-2011.  Meanwhile, opponents of the new taxes, led by a group [...]

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers: Take Advantage of Recovery Act Benefits

July 20, 2009
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With 2009 now half over, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to take advantage of the numerous tax breaks made available earlier this year in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  The recovery law provides tax incentives for first-time homebuyers, people purchasing new cars, those interested in making their homes more energy efficient and [...]

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Bill Passes Reorganizing State’s Economic Development Efforts

July 15, 2009
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The Oregon State Legislature has approved legislation (HB 2152) renaming the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department and refocusing its efforts to help existing Oregon businesses retain and create jobs as well as to build vital infrastructure in communities across the state.
Upon the signature of Gov. Ted Kulongoski, the department will be renamed the Oregon [...]

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