The gasoline tax, the main source of highway revenue is no longer a viable source of
funding to maintain the existing highways. Many states in the United States are
already using revenues from other sources such as sales tax and income tax to fund
new highways. Oregon along with many...
Oregon has several forest tax and assessment programs. All forestland
owners pay an annual property tax. Some owners may owe a severance
tax on cut timber, depending on how their forestland is classified for tax purposes. All harvesters of Oregon timber pay a Forest
Products Harvest Tax (FPHT) on harvested...
Oregon’s gasoline tax no longer serves as an economically efficient revenue source due to increasing fuel efficiency and the emergence of alternative fuels. In response to this problem, the Oregon Department of Transportation is exploring alternatives to the gasoline tax. Among the most promising alternatives is a flat-rate vehicle mile...
An economist's report presenting research-based data on Oregon state tax levels and affected public services with an interpretation of data presented, as a resource for the public regarding Measures 66 & 67.