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JANUARY 26, 2010
SPECIAL ELECTION
IMPORTANT - The ballot must be received in any county elections office or designated drop site by 8 pm on election night, January 26. Postmarks do not count. Contact your county election office for ballot drop off locations.
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Measure 66 PASSED — Yes-665,242 (54%); No-567,798 (46%) with 97% of estimated votes counted
Ballot Title
RAISES TAX ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME AT AND ABOVE $250,000 (AND $125,000 FOR INDIVIDUAL FILERS). REDUCES INCOME TAXES ON UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS IN 2009. PROVIDES FUNDS CURRENTLY BUDGETED FOR EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, PUBLIC SAFETY, OTHER SERVICES
Our Summary
Measure 66 raises the personal income tax rate on household incomes above $250,000 only. Over 97% of Oregon households will pay nothing under Measure 66. The measure cuts taxes for unemployed Oregonians by eliminating income taxes on the first $2,400 of unemployment benefits received in 2009. This translates to a tax cut for approximately 270,000 Oregonians.
Additional Information
Click above for a written and audio voters' guide that provide the result of a Yes and No vote, the text of measure, estimate of financial impact, explanatory statement, and arguments in favor and arguments in opposition for Oregon ballot initiative 66.
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Measure 67 PASSED — Yes-659,678 (53.3%); No-578,766 (46.7%) with 97% of estimated votes counted
Ballot Title
RAISES $10 CORPORATE MINIMUM TAX, BUSINESS MINIMUM TAX, CORPORATE PROFITS TAX. PROVIDES FUNDS CURRENTLY BUDGETED FOR EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, PUBLIC SAFETY, OTHER SERVICES
Our Summary
Measure 67 changes the current $10 annual corporate minimum tax with a sliding rate equal to one-tenth of one percent of Oregon sales. The corporate minimum will change to $150 per year for all C-corporations with Oregon sales below $500,000. This is the first increase in the minimum since 1931. The new tiered corporate minimum tax applies only to C-corporations. Other types of businesses like S-corporations, partnerships, and LLCs will pay $150 per year. Sole proprietorships will pay no new taxes under Measure 67. Approximately 97% of all Oregon businesses will pay $150 or less.
Additional Information
Click above for a written and audio voters' guide that provide the result of a Yes and No vote, the text of measure, estimate of financial impact, explanatory statement, and arguments in favor and arguments in opposition for Oregon ballot initiative 67.
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