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"I very much appreciate the fact that AOI has been diligent in protecting the interests of taxpayers in the Legislature. Whether it has been taking the lead in creating the Magistrate Division of the Oregon Tax Court thereby eliminating the biased Department of Revenue administrative hearings, or stopping legislation that would decrease the interest on tax refunds due taxpayers, AOI has worked closely with the business community on tax issues before the Legislature that benefits all Oregonians."
--Dave Canary, Partner, Garvey, Schubert & Barer
- House Honors Commitment on Important Tax Policy
- Critical piece of tax policy passed Monday
- February 20, 2008 Read More
- Leadership Vows to Preserve Federal Tax Stimulus Provisions for Oregon Business
- Federal bill doubles current Section 179 expensing limits up to $250,000 for 2008
- February 13, 2008 Read More
- Economic Slowdown Impacts State Revenue
- Total 2007 – 2009 state general fund revenues are projected to be down by $148 million
- February 13, 2008 Read More
- Fiscal Policy
- State inhales millions with kicker and smokes, minimum tax increase an overreach
- June 28, 2007 Read More
- Governor's Corporate Minimum Tax Increase Bill Advances
- Governor Kulongoski’s proposal for an increase in the corporate minimum tax was sent from the House Education Committee to the House Revenue Committee.
- May 2, 2007 Read More
- Senate Committee Grants School Districts New Taxing Authority
- School districts will be able to impose a tax on new construction.
- May 2, 2007 Read More
- Rewrite of Pollution Control Tax Credit Expected to Progress
- HB 3500, a joint OBA/AOI/Coalition endeavor that rewrites the Pollution Control Tax Credit Act moved out of the House Energy & Environment Committee.
- May 2, 2007 Read More
- Committee Considers Tax Cuts and Tax Hikes
- Increasing the tax on beer and wine.
- April 20, 2007 Read More
- Rainy Day Reserve Fund Package Clears Last Hurdle
- The rainy day reserve fund package cleared its last hurdle Thursday.
- March 16, 2007 Read More
- Rainy Day Issue Arises from the Ashes of Defeat
- Both the Democrat and Republican plans for a state rainy-day reserve fund failed to muster the necessary 40 votes in the House of Representatives.
- March 2, 2007 Read More
Guiding Principles
- Promote the health of Oregon's economy and business community by keeping taxes low and simple and promoting private sector savings and investment.
- Promote cooperative and consistent regulations by deregulating and privatizing. Whenever possible, regulations should be enforced by the State.
- Promote business credit for entrepreneurs.
- Promote an efficient and accountable government by prioritizing programs and budgets within existing resources.
Board Directive
The AOI Board's directive is to promote legislation that allows Oregonians to retain a larger portion of what they earn, thereby encouraging hard work and investment. The Board directs AOI to support public policies and budgets that prioritize government expenditures and stabilize taxes and fees.Issues
The issues addressed by the Taxation and Revenue Council include corporate and personal income tax, capital gains tax, internet taxation, property tax, sales tax, state and local government spending and school finance.How We Work
The AOI Fiscal Policy Council is open to all dues paying members of AOI. The Council addresses issues that usually arise directly from the membership. Recommended policy positions are sent to the Board for input and direction. Issues that arise quickly and that require immediate action may be sent directly to the AOI Executive Committee for direction. The Council also serves as a technical advisor to the Board on tax and revenue issues.
