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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2017 THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM ❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ 5 B @ SIUSLAWNEWS Community News New taxes you can expect in Oregon for 2018 The Oregon Department of Revenue is reminding Oregon businesses and employers, out-of-state businesses with employees or cus- tomers in Oregon and vehicle and bicycle buy- ers to make sure they’re ready for four new taxes starting in 2018. The 2017 Legislature created four tax pro- grams to help fund a statewide transportation package: the bicycle excise tax, the vehicle privilege tax, the vehicle use tax and the statewide transit tax. “We’re communicating directly with affect- ed sellers about new taxes relating to some bicycles and vehicles, which begin Jan. 1, 2018,” said Eric Smith, Business Division administrator for the department. “There will be more outreach to employers about the new statewide transit tax as we approach its start date of July 1, 2018,” he said. Bicycle excise tax Oregon’s bicycle excise tax is a flat tax of $15 paid by the consumer at the point of sale. To be taxed, a bike must meet all of the fol- lowing criteria: • Be a new bicycle. • Have two or more wheels that are 26 inch- es or larger. • Be exclusively human powered and designed for use on the ground. • Have a retail purchase price of $200 or more. & shoppe play buy stay Sellers must provide an invoice, receipt, or other proof-of-sale document that has a sepa- rate line showing the amount of tax paid by the consumer. They must also report and remit the taxes collected from sales of taxable bicycles to Revenue at the end of each calendar quarter. The first return, covering sales from January through March, will be due by April 30, 2018. Consumers who don’t pay the tax at the time of purchase must report the purchase and pay the tax directly to the Department of Revenue by the 20th of the month following the month of purchase. Vehicle privilege tax Oregon’s vehicle privilege tax applies to dealers selling new vehicles in Oregon. The tax is on the privilege of selling and equals one-half of one percent (.005) of the retail sales price of the new vehicle. Sales of new vehicles, which must not have been previously registered in Oregon, include: • Vehicles with 7,500 miles or fewer and a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 lbs. or less. • Recreational vehicles and motorcycles. • Lease sales of new vehicles. Dealers must report and pay the tax based on their sales at the end of each calendar quar- ter. The first return, covering sales from January through March, will be due by April 30, 2018. Although a lawsuit has been filed in Support By Supporting Florence Regional Arts Alliance 120 Maple Street Florence, Oregon 97439 541-999-0859 AUTOMOTIVE Hoberg’s Complete Auto Repair 345 Hwy. 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-2413 Petersen Auto Detailing Florence, Oregon, 97439 541-999-6078 Pink Parlor Salon 1379 Rhododendron Drive. Florence, Oregon 97439 541-902-5158 J.D. Enterprises CCB # 23013 P.O. Box 31,000 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-6977 Diversified Marine & Equipment Sales 2530 Hwy. 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-4505 CHAMBER Florence Area Chamber of Commerce 290 Hwy 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-3128 www.florencechamber.com CHURCH Cross Road Assembly of God 1380 10th St Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-3533 Florence Church of Christ 1833 Tamarack St. Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-3133 DENTURIST DentureMasters & Implant Center Dr. James Ridley,DDS 206 Nopal Street Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-6226 Oregon’s vehicle use tax applies to vehicles purchased outside of Oregon by Oregon resi- dents or for use in Oregon. It applies to any vehicle which, if purchased in Oregon, would qualify for the vehicle privilege tax. The tax may be paid by the out-of-state dealer or the consumer, and it equals one-half of one per- cent (.005) of the retail sales price of the tax- able vehicle. Only some out-of-state dealers will be required to collect and remit the use tax. Others will choose to do so. If a dealer doesn’t collect the tax from the consumer at the point of sale, the consumer must report and pay it directly to Revenue. Upon payment, the consumer will receive a certificate showing they paid the tax, which the DMV will need to register or title the vehi- cle in Oregon. The deadline for reporting and paying is the 20th day of the month following the month of purchase. Dealers who collect the tax must report and remit it at the end of each calendar quarter. Their first returns, covering sales from January through March, will be due by April 30, 2018. Local All new taxes More information about the transportation- related taxes can be found at oregon.gov/dor. Affected sellers and employers can register, report taxes, and make payments through the department’s new web application, Revenue Online. They can visit www.oregon.gov/dor for more information and to sign up for a Revenue Online account. Businesses GIFT SHOPS The Chicken Coop on Maple 129 Maple Street, Old Town Florence 541-991-7739 HEATING/SHEET METAL ESTATE SALES Cindy Wobbe Estate Sales 498 Hwy. 101 Florence OR 97439 541-999-0126 www.CindyWobbeEstates.com Florence Events Center 715 Quince Street Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-1994 Florence Heating & Sheet Metal 1645 Kingwood St 541-997-2422 NEWSPAPERS Edward Jones-Andy Baber, AAMS Financial Advisor 1010 Highway 101 541-997-8755 Tracy Wolfard Painting LLC Florence, Oregon 97439 541-902-2977 CCB # 195304 FLOORING Edgewater Precision Flooring 1745 W 15th St. Ste A, Florence, Oregon 97439 CCB #186203 541-999-4434 FUNERAL CHAPEL Burns’s Riverside Chapel 2765 Kingwood St. Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-3416 GARAGE DOORS Mike Barrett Garage Doors 4005 Hwy 101, Florence 541-997-3935 CCB # 79598 GARBAGE & RECYCLING County Transfer & Recycling 85040 Hwy. 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-8233 REC. VEHICLES SERV. & REPAIR Florence RV & Automotive Specialists 4390 Hwy 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-8287 www.FlorenceRV.com RESTAURANT 1285 Restobar 1285 Bay St, Florence, Oregon 97439 (541) 902-8338 RETIREMENT LIVING The Shorewood 1451 Spruce St. Florence, Oregon 97439 (541) 997-8202 shorewoodsl.com PEST CONTROL Swanson’s Pest Management 1550 15th St #14 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-4027 Oregon Pacific Bank 1355 Highway 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-7121 www.opbc.com www.shoppelocal.biz Bridgewater Ocean Fresh Fish House & Zebra Bar 1297 Bay Street Florence, OR 97439 (541) 997-1133 Siuslaw News 148 Maple Street Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-3441 www.thesiuslawnews.com PAINTING FINANCIAL SERVICES BOATS/TRAILERS Denture Services 524 Laurel Street Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-6054 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS EVENT CENTER BEAUTY SALON/BARBER SHOP Vehicle use tax Statewide transit tax The statewide transit tax takes effect on July 1, 2018. It will be one-tenth of one percent (.001) of the wages of Oregon residents-- regardless of where they’re working — and non-residents who work in Oregon. Payers of annuities and other periodic payments under ORS 316.189 also must withhold one-tenth of one percent (.001) of these payments. Employers who fail to deduct, withhold and remit the tax to the department will be subject to standard penalties. In addition, employers who knowingly fail to deduct and withhold the tax are subject to an additional penalty of $250 per employee, up to $25,000. Oregon residents working for certain out-of-state employers must self-report and pay the tax when they file their personal income tax return, if their employer chooses not to withhold it. Your Community Keep it local. ART ALLIANCE relation to distribution of the vehicle privilege tax, it doesn’t change a dealer’s responsibility to report and pay the privilege tax on their sales beginning Jan. 1, 2018. PET GROOMING/BOARDING Aloha Pet Grooming 1751 12th Street Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-2726 PHYSICIANS Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center 340 9th Street Florence 541-997-2319 SEAFOOD Krab Kettle 270 Hwy 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-8996 SEPTIC SERVICE Wally’s Septic Tank Pumping Inc. 541-997-8885 SHIPPING The Shippin Shack Design • Print • Copy • Ship 625 Highway 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-5888 PODIATRIST Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center 340 9th Street, Florence 541-997-2319 TIRES Les Schwab Tire Center 4325 Highway 101 Florence, Oregon, 97439 (541) 997-7178 REAL ESTATE Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate Lynnette Wikstrom, Broker 100 Hwy 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-999-0786 West Coast Real Estate Services, Inc. 1870 Hwy. 126, Suite A Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-SOLD (7653) UPHOLSTERY Buds Upholstery 4981 Highway 101 Florence,Oregon 97439 541-997-4856
