Why would I get a letter from the Oregon Department of Revenue?

Scammers send letters Letters are usually in the form of a fake tax bill or claim an error with your account. Letters from the Department of Revenue will have information that is verifiable through our website using the identification number printed on each letter.

Are Oregon property taxes deductible?

Income-based taxes paid to a local gov- ernment within Oregon, such as Portland’s Arts Tax, may be deducted because they’re not paid to the State of Oregon. The total amount of income and property taxes you can deduct can’t be more than $10,000 ($5,000 if married filing separately).

Where is my refund state of Oregon?

You can also check refund status through Oregon’s automated phone system at 1-503-378-4988 or toll-free at 1-800-356-4222. This same information is required by the automated phone system. (This information is updated once per day.)

When do you have to file taxes in Oregon?

The Department of Revenue is joining the IRS and automatically postponing the income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021.

How does the Oregon recovery rebate affect your taxes?

However, the payments may impact the federal tax calculations used on your Oregon income tax return. Read our Economic Impact Payments overview to learn more how your taxes could be affected. For more information about the Economic Impact Payments and the federal Recovery Rebate Credit, visit the IRS website.

When do you get tax relief in Oregon?

In addition to the tax relief offered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the department also provides relief for those Oregonians who have been affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds in the summer of 2020. Read the ​ frequently asked questions​ ​ for more details.

Where does the Oregon tax refund go on a federal tax return?

If you include the Oregon refund on line 10, federal Form 1040, you’ll subtract it on the “Oregon income tax refund included in federal income” line of your Oregon Form 40. Form 1099INT: This interest is taxable, both federally and in Oregon. You need to report the income on your returns.