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3A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017 New tax options on the table in Salem changes to the tax system. Legislative Revenue Offi- cer Paul Warner called the information presented Tues- day a “guidepost” to draft- ing a formal tax proposal. Under the plan, a new By CLAIRE tax would apply to all busi- WITHYCOMBE nesses with more than Capital Bureau $150,000 in annual sales SALEM — State law- in Oregon. Companies with makers began discus- sales between $150,000 and sions Tuesday on the broad $1 million would be charged strokes of proposed changes a flat rate of $250, while in taxes that could raise as those with sales of more much as $3 billion per bud- than $1 million would pay the flat fee and a percentage get cycle. The proposed changes of gross receipts exceed- ing $1 million. That could include three percentage remains main features — a undecided. new tax on gross The nonpartisan business sales; the Legislative Revenue elimination of the Office estimated by corporate income extrapolating infor- tax; and reduc- mation from Ohio tions in the personal that a rate of 0.25 income tax. Mark Hass percent, combined State Sen. Mark with eliminating Hass, D-Beaverton, co-chairman of the legisla- the corporate income tax, ture’s newly formed Joint would bring in an additional Committee on Tax Reform, $288 million in the upcom- said the plan released Tues- ing two-year budget if both day is an attempt to address policies started in January what he has described as a 2018. At the high end, a 1 volatile state revenue system percent rate could bring in that relies on the personal about $3.1 billion in the next two-year budget. income tax. The plan’s proposed reductions to the per- Different from Measure 97 sonal income tax also seem Some Democratic lawmak- intended to counter criti- cisms that a tax on busi- ers, including Hass, seemed ness sales will increase con- eager Tuesday to distinguish the proposal from Ballot Mea- sumer prices. Lawmakers are con- sure 97, a tax proposal voters tending with a $1.6 billion rejected in November. That proposal, brought gap between what the state anticipates in revenue and forward by union groups, what it will cost to main- would have created a gross tain current services in the receipts tax, but at a 2.5 per- upcoming two-year budget. cent rate, and just on certain Hass has been leading corporations with annual the charge on efforts to vet gross receipts of more than Lawmakers weigh changes in state taxes Tribe bets on casino plan $25 million. It was expected work group aimed for four to bring in about $6 billion policy “principles”, Warner said, including a broad base per budget period. A gross receipts tax and a simplification of state could affect certain busi- business taxes. In the wake of Measure nesses differently. A gro- cer, for example, typically 97’s failure, labor groups has low profit margins com- have maintained their call pared to professional ser- for changes to the state’s vices firms such as lawyers’ revenue system, and in par- ticular, higher business offices. Washington state’s busi- taxes. They say their aim is ness and occupation tax not just to address the $1.6 accounts for these differ- billion gap presently before ences in sectors by assess- lawmakers, but what they ing different rates for dif- characterize as the struc- ferent sectors, while Ohio tural pitfalls of a budget that has opted for one rate in its relies heavily on the per- sonal income tax. commercial activ- “We’ll be watch- ities tax to keep ing closely to see the base wide, and if this plan gener- therefore rates low, ates revenues above according to Leg- and beyond the defi- islative Revenue cit,” SEIU Local Office documents 503 President Steve prepared for Tues- Demarest said in a day’s meeting. Jennifer The Legislative Williamson prepared statement. “Because that’s Revenue Office says that the disadvantages of a what Oregon needs to make gross receipts tax included real investments in educa- “pyramiding” — when a tion, healthcare, and other tax is assessed at multi- critical public services.” ple stages of the produc- tion process — and “upward Businesses opposed pressure” placed on con- Brighter Oregon, a sumer prices. business group that has coalesced around the state’s budget issues, con- Regressive Detractors say a gross tends the proposal merely receipts tax could be regres- passes costs onto consum- sive, as people earning ers in the style of Measure lower incomes pay a greater share of their income on consumer goods. Part of the proposal discussed Tues- day includes lower rates for income taxes for lower-in- come earners, expanding the earned income tax credit and increasing the stan- dard deduction and personal exemption credit. In proposing a plan, the 97, and said that changes to Oregonians would reject the state’s revenue system another gross receipts tax, could wait until the Legisla- which they characterized as a descendant of Measure 97. ture adjourns in July. “While I appreciate the “Consideration of tax increases to fund vital efforts of Sen. Hass, I do not investments can occur once believe Oregonians would cost controls are in place,” support this latest rendition said Sandra McDonough, of Measure 97,” said House Leader Mike president and CEO of the Minority Portland Business Alliance. McLane, R-Powell Butte. A Better Oregon — a By contrast, House coalition of groups call- Majority Leader Jennifer ing for increased busi- Williamson, D-Portland, ness taxes — claimed busi- called the plan a “great nesses are “stalling.” step forward” and argued “This is yet another exam- it would simplify busi- ple of business’ brazen mov- ness taxes, stabilize school ing of the goal posts funding and relieve when it comes to “working families.” meaningful compro- A bipartisan mise,” said Hannah group of legislators Love, campaign man- released a broad list ager for A Better Ore- of possible strategies gon, in a statement. to address the state’s A Brighter Oregon cost drivers in late has said they are will- Mike McLane April; last week, the ing to consider reve- governor announced nue reform once the efforts to step up Legislature prioritizes eco- the state’s debt collection nomic growth and containing and make changes to collec- the state’s costs. Yet another, tive bargaining with public separate group, calling itself employees. Priority Oregon, has formed Lawmakers on the tax in opposition to any gross reform committee will con- receipts tax. tinue discussing business taxes at their next meeting GOP reaction Thursday morning. Republican leaders in the The Capital Bureau is a Legislature also called for collaboration between EO addressing the state’s costs Media Group and Pamplin first, saying they believed Media Group. t c e l Re-E JAMES CAMPBELL PORT COMMISSIONER #1 W A NTED Integrity Civility SP R ING B A Z A A R Experience Alder and Maple Saw Logs & Standing Timber N orth w es t H a rdw oods • Lon gview , W A By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM — A confederation of tribes in Oregon announced plans Tuesday to build a casino in the state capital, and draw in crowds of gamblers from Port- land. 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