Tax increases, regulatory complexity, inadequate buildable land and other factors are making it increasingly difficult to do business in Oregon. Recommendations in OBI’s Growth and Innovation Roadmap would reverse that trend.
A pair of bills would leverage Oregon’s position as a leader in the sports and outdoor recreation industry, one by establishing a growth-focused task force and the other by supporting the production of state and regional youth sports events.
Duckwall Fruit has served Oregon’s Hood River Valley for more than a century, packing and shipping pears and other fruit while developing new markets and weathering pandemic-related disruptions and workforce shortages.
Senate Bill 68, heard March 27 by the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee, would create an additional exemption of $1.5 million for estates valued at up to $4.5 million. It would be reduced progressively for larger estates.
The online webinar will provide a brief refresher on the heat and smoke rules, a look back at 2022 and a look ahead to 2023. Oregon OSHA experts also will field questions from webinar participants.
Oregon’s small businesses feel underappreciated and overtaxed, according to a survey conducted in January and early February. And to a stunning degree, they report being overwhelmed by rapidly changing regulations.
In just a few short years, Oregon’s state business tax burden has increased nearly 45%, according to a newly released report by national accounting firm Ernst & Young.
Policy updates, events and other news
A weekly rundown of recent legislative developments of interest to employers and a look at upcoming activity on significant issues.
The bill would deny Opportunity Zone investors an exemption from state capital gains taxes, effectively making Opportunity Zone investment less attractive.