New Oregon State Tax Amnesty Program

July 2009

Oregon Tax Amnesty Program Authorized for Fall 2009

Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski signed Senate Bill 880 that authorizes the Oregon Department of Revenue to develop and administer a tax amnesty program (with several qualifiers) for taxpayers subject to the corporation excise (income) tax, the personal income tax, the inheritance tax, and the mass transit district tax on self-employment. The program will begin on October 1, 2009, and end on November 19, 2009. All penalties and 50% of the interest due will be waived for all taxpayers who participate in the program, including those who enter into installment agreements with the DOR.  A taxpayer who participates in the amnesty program is prohibited from requesting a refund of any tax paid under the program and waives the right to appeal any such tax.