Tax Fairness Oregon

We read the bills and follow the money

Tax preparation service in Portland, OR (show on map)

Oregon nonprofit advocating for tax fairness through research, lobbying, and public education on state revenue policy.

About

Tax Fairness Oregon (TFO) is a nonprofit advocacy and research organization focused on Oregon state tax policy. The organization tracks legislation, provides analysis of tax bills, testifies before legislative committees, and mobilizes public support for revenue fairness.

TFO collaborates with coalitions such as the Oregon Revenue Coalition and environmental groups to oppose tax breaks for data centers and corporate tax avoidance, and advocates for policies that protect public programs and local communities from revenue loss.

Deep legislative tracking and analysis

Coalition-building across environmental and revenue groups

Focus on data center tax subsidies and corporate tax avoidance

Public education through webinars and resource materials

Services

Legislative Research and Analysis

In-depth analysis of Oregon tax bills, tracking revenue implications and policy impacts.

Bill tracking Revenue impact analysis Policy position development

Legislative Testimony and Lobbying

Providing testimony and lobbying legislators on tax fairness and revenue policy.

Legislative testimony Lobbying meetings Coalition organizing

Public Education and Outreach

Educating the public on tax policy through eblasts, webinars, and resources.

Eblasts Webinars Resource materials for legislators One-pagers and presentations

Coalition Building

Partnering with organizations to advance tax fairness and revenue policy goals.

Oregon Revenue Coalition Environmental coalition Cross-sector collaboration

Credentials & Certifications

Oregon Revenue Coalition member

Legislative testimony provider

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tax Fairness Oregon's mission? +

Tax Fairness Oregon advocates for equitable tax policy in Oregon through research, lobbying, and public education, focusing on issues like data center subsidies, corporate tax avoidance, and property tax reform.

Does Tax Fairness Oregon support tax breaks for data centers? +

No. Tax Fairness Oregon opposes tax breaks for data centers and cryptocurrency mining, arguing they harm communities and deprive schools and local budgets of revenue.

What is the Oregon Revenue Coalition? +

The Oregon Revenue Coalition is a group revitalized by Tax Fairness Oregon and at least two dozen participants, including lobbyists and partner organizations, to coordinate advocacy on revenue issues.

How does Tax Fairness Oregon engage with legislators? +

TFO conducts meetings with legislators and their staff, provides written and oral testimony, delivers one-pagers and presentations, and organizes public campaigns.

What are the harms of data center tax subsidies according to TFO? +

TFO cites siphoning of water, land use, noise and light pollution, higher electric bills, and loss of tax revenue for schools and local budgets.

What is the One Big Beautiful Bill's impact on Oregon? +

The One Big Beautiful Bill (HR 1) created a nearly $650 million shortfall in Oregon's state budget and led to additional $370 million in cuts and $270 million in new federal Medicaid and SNAP obligations.

How can I get involved with Tax Fairness Oregon? +

You can join, donate, sign up for email updates, attend webinars, submit testimony, and contact TFO at 503 810-6654 or [email protected].

What is the status of Oregon's property tax deferral program? +

Participation in Oregon's property tax deferral program for seniors and disabled homeowners has dropped dramatically despite available funds.