OREGON TAX AMNESTY APPLICATIONS ARE DUE THIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19!

This is a reminder for any of your clients who may want to participate in Oregon’s tax amnesty program. An application must be postmarked by November 19^th, 2009.  Amnesty allows any taxpayer who has not filed, or who needs to amend a tax return to report additional tax, to get a waiver for 100% of the penalties and 50% of the interest otherwise due.  Amnesty applies to: personal income tax, corporate income and excise tax, trust and estate taxes, inheritance taxes, and transit district (self-employment) tax.  Amnesty is allowed for tax year 2007 and prior.  For all the details and to download a copy of the application, please go to www.oregontaxamnesty.com.

Steve Purkeypile

Personal Income Tax Policy

Oregon Department of Revenue