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TAX DAY April 15, 2025

79 % of Oregonians support cutting taxes to make Oregon more affordable.

Today Rep. Wright voted to support legislation to prioritize addressing the cost of living and reducing the tax bill for millions of Oregonians.

• We want hard-working Oregonians to keep more of what they make by cutting income taxes and opposing new taxes and regulations that increase the cost of living. Lowering costs for Oregonians, starting with their tax bill, is our top priority.
• We support lower Oregonians' tax bill so they can afford to buy groceries, drive to work, go on a vacation, and purchase a home. 
• Rising costs—gas, groceries, rent, and taxes—are forcing families to make tough decisions. Many lifelong Oregonians are considering leaving the state if they haven’t already.
• Last week we sent a letter to Speaker Fahey asking to join us in supporting legislation to lower the cost of living, and that we would use every tool to advance these widely supported proposals.
• Today, on Tax Day, House Democrats once again declined to advance legislation to reduce Oregonians’ tax bill at a time they face skyrocketing costs.
• House Democrats continue to support the status quo of increasing costs on Oregonians to fund an ever-growing and inefficient government.

On the Bills:

• HB 2033 – Corporate Activity Tax Repeal - Rep. Wright's Bill 
• Eliminates Oregon’s $2 billion hidden sales tax on businesses and consumers.
• Oregon has become a hostile place for businesses, and we are seeing investment, tax revenue, and jobs leave our state. 
• Repealing the CAT will help businesses grow and create good-paying jobs, while Oregon’s hidden sales tax on consumers concerned with the cost of living.

•  2025.04.15 Floor Motion HB 2033.mp4

•  4-15 HSE Rep Wright Remonstrance.mp4

• HB 3753 – Income Tax Cut
• Increases the Oregon standard deduction allowed for personal income taxpayers. 
• By cutting taxes for working families, nearly tripling standard deductions, HB 3753 is a direct way we can help the most tax-burdened Oregonians keep more of their paycheck. 
• While House Democrats look for ways to take more money from Oregonians to fund an ever-growing and inefficient government, me and my colleagues stand with families desperate for relief.
• HB 3914  – No Tax on Tips
• Creates an Oregon personal income tax subtraction for tips received by the taxpayer during the tax year. 
• Eliminating taxes on tips helps thousands of Oregonians working in the hospitality and service industries keep more money in their pockets as they face inflation and rising costs.
• HB 2234 – No Tax on Overtime
• Creates an Oregon personal income tax subtraction for overtime pay received by a taxpayer during the tax year. 
• Oregonians who work extra hours to support their families deserve to keep more of their hard-earned paychecks. 
• No Tax on Overtime is a great way to give working Oregonians real, tangible, relief from rising costs.

On the “Bill Pulls”

• Today Rep. Wright supported legislation to repeal Oregon’s hidden sales tax on businesses and consumers, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, and reduce taxes for middle class and working-class Oregonians.
• My Republican colleagues and I have prioritized lowering the cost of living all session and today we acted to bring legislation to reduce Oregonians’ tax bill to the floor for immediate consideration.
• From day one, House Republicans have introduced and called for measures that would make it more affordable to live and do business in our state. Oregonians overwhelmingly support reducing taxes for working families. 
• We have asked for hearings, given speeches on the floor, and we recently sent a letter to Speaker Fahey to help us advance our legislation. Today’s motion reflects our commitment to that priority.
• After introducing a dozen new taxes, tax hikes, and fee increases less than two weeks ago, House Democrats once again get it wrong by turning down the opportunity to have a debate about affordability on the House Floor and pass legislation to provide relief for communities across our state.

By the Numbers (Taxes & Affordability)

• Oregon ranks as the 10th most expensive state to live in according to Forbes.
• Oregon has the 5th highest individual income tax rate. Only California, Hawaii, New York and New Jersey have higher individual income tax rates.
• Between state and federal taxes, individual filers in Oregon pay the highest percentage of their income in taxes (24.08%).
• A recent University of Oregon study found that Oregon’s tax burden is by far the most commonly offered incentive for out-of-state businesses to recruit Oregon workers.
• Oregon has ranks 6th highest transportation costs with the average Oregonian spending $6,039 last year to drive to work, take their kids to school, or go to the grocery store. Oregon’s average gas prices are the fifth most expensive in the nation, according to experts at AAA.
• Oregon has 5th highest food prices in the nation.
• Oregon has the 7th lowest homeownership rate with 62.8%
• A recent poll commissioned by House Republicans found that:
• 79% of Oregonians favor cutting taxes to make Oregon more affordable
• 70% favor eliminating state income taxes on tips and overtime pay
• Oregonians see the cost of living as the top issue they face
• 56% of Oregonians saying that taxes are too high
• These numbers reflect a bipartisan call from Oregonians to lower the cost of living in our state and an opportunity for the Legislature to be responsive to the urgent needs of our constituents.
• CAT / Business numbers:
• Since the CAT was implemented, Oregon’s effective business tax burden has increased by more than 30%. 
• Oregon has the second worst corporate tax environment, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.
• Oregon’s state business taxes increased by $3.4 billion – 77% – between 2019 and 2023, according to an analysis of Oregon’s state and local business tax burdens commissioned by the Oregon Business & Industry Research and Education Foundation. This directly increases prices on Oregonians making life more expensive.
• In Portland alone, local taxes on businesses have increased by 82% since 2019, far outpacing inflation.
• Oregon ranks as the 48th in business friendliness, which is affecting our economy, job growth, and family wages.

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Capitol Address: 900 Court St NE, H-372, Salem, OR 97301​​
Email: Rep.BoomerWright@oregonlegislature.gov
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