This year, eligible Oregonians can file their taxes for free using IRS Direct File. This online tool is linked to
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For too long, Oregonians have had to go through a middle-man to file taxes. But now, Direct File has arrived,
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Tax subsidies for data centers bring few benefits for Oregonians and many downsides
Exempting tips from taxes makes the tax system less fair while opening the door to yet more gaming of system
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Tax filing is our civic duty, but fulfilling that obligation should not come with unnecessary costs and headaches.
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