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April 2014 Edition
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Reminders
- 1st quarter returns are due on April 30, 2014
- Payments for the unemployment insurance, workers benefit fund assessment and transit taxes are due on April 30, 2014. Use the Form OTC with every payment you make to the department.
- If your business closed during the quarter please fill out the Business Change in Status Form.
- If the address for your business changed or you added/removed a location please fill out the Business Contact Change Form.
Oregon Business Registry
Oregon Business Registry is the State of Oregon’s vision for simplifying the process of registering a business in Oregon, by providing a single online application for businesses to register with multiple state agencies. This allows all businesses to submit
changes online, not just those that initially registered through Oregon Business Registry.
The State of Oregon is working to expand the number and variety of online services available through the Oregon Business Registry. The services currently available include:
Registrations for Payroll Taxes
If you have employees you can register your business by submitting electronically the
Combined Employer’s Registration (for Oregon Payroll Tax Reporting) form. This will
register your business with the Secretary of State, the Departments of Revenue and Employment.
Business Contact Change Form
Need to update address and phone numbers
Need to update offsite payroll services, accountants or bookkeepers.
Outreach and Education
- Governor’s Marketplace Conference
An opportunity for small business owners and key personnel to meet and enhance your relationship with State and Federal agency representatives and technical service providers.
- Oregon Employer Council / 2014 Annual State Conference for Business
The Oregon Employer Council State Conference for Business features keynote sessions and multiple breakout options with topics on human resources, labor law, and business strategy.
- May 5-6, 2014 – Canyonville, OR
- OAME 26th Annual Entrepreneurship Trade Show & Luncheon
2014 OAME Luncheon and Trade Show at the Oregon Convention Center provides maximum exposure for all companies. Over 3,000 business people and buyers will visit OAME's Annual Trade Show and Luncheon this year.
Value Payment System
Oregon now has an easier, more convenient way to pay the following taxes and fees:
- 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Tax,
- Amusement Device Tax (for video poker machines),
- Hazardous Substance Fee,
- Petroleum Load Fee, and
- State Lodging Tax
You can now pay online using your credit card, debit card, checking or savings account. Credit card payments may also be made over the phone. This gives you more freedom to choose the option that best fits your needs.
You can still make your payments by check, cash, or money order.
Our payment service providers protect your personal information, making this a safe and secure way to ensure your payments arrive on time.
For more information, visit:
http://www.oregon.gov/dor/ESERV/Pages/epayments.aspx
Legislation
HB 2492 (Connection to federal tax law)
This bill updates the connection date to the federal Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and other provisions of federal tax law; including the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Although this bill retains the connection date of December 31, 2011 for the federal
earned income tax credit, all other provisions covered in this law have a connection date of January 3, 2013. This bill is effective on the 91st day after adjournment sine die (on or about
October 8, 2013).
HB 2464 (Information Return Penalties)
This bill allows the Department to assess penalties when a person fails to file or who files an incomplete or incorrect information return. The penalty is $50 per information return (W2 or 1099) up to a maximum amount of $2,500. This bill also allows
for penalties for a person who knowingly fails to file or knowingly files an incomplete, false or misleading information return. The penalty is $250 per information return up to a maximum amount of $25,000. The effective date of this bill is the 91st
day after adjournment sine die (on or about October 8, 2013).
SB 183 (Taxpayer Notification)
This bill allows the Department to provide notice to a person by means other than regular mail if the Department and person entitled to notice enter into a notification agreement and there is no other law that expressly prohibits using another means of
notification. This bill had an emergency clause and became effective upon passage. However, this law only applies to notices given by the Department on or after January 1, 2014.
SB 184 (Delivery of Notice of Garnishment)
This bill allows an employee of the Department to deliver a Notice of Garnishment to a garnishee in person, by first class mail, certified mail or another method if the garnishee has approved an alternate method. The Department may not seek sanctions
against a non-complying garnishee unless the garnishment has been delivered in person by an employee of the Department or by certified mail. This bill had an emergency clause and became effective upon passage.
SB 185 (Notice of Garnishment exclusions)
This bill eliminates the requirement of the Department to deliver a warrant or a true copy of the warrant with a Notice of Garnishment when garnishing the property of a debtor. This bill also removes the requirement of a handwritten signature by the person
issuing the Notice of Garnishment. This bill had an emergency clause and became effective upon passage. However, this law only applies to Notices of Garnishment issued on or after January 1, 2014.
Employment Reminder
OTTER (Oregon Tax Employer Reporting)
***Note about Technical Support***
During peak reporting times it may take 24-48 hours for an OTTER Support Representative to return your call. If you are unable to reach a staff member by phone, you may e-mail taxinfo@emp.state.or.us.
For frequently asked questions and common issues, please go to the Otter Home Page link below or clicking on the FAQ's link in OTTER.
Otherwise, you may call the Technical Support Line at 503-947-1544, option 6. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause and appreciate your patience.