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Dear [Lawmaker],

By signing a petition to vote on higher fuel and payroll taxes, thousands of Oregonians recently told policymakers they cannot afford higher taxes. Yet some groups are urging the Legislature to increase taxes on individuals and businesses during this year’s session. Please listen to your constituents and say NO.

Oregon has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.

Oregon’s general fund has nearly doubled over the last 10 years, and the state economist expects it to more than double over the next 10. The incomes of most Oregonians and state businesses haven’t doubled over the past decade and aren’t likely to double over the coming decade. Raising their taxes further would decrease affordability for Oregonians and erode the competitiveness of businesses that provide jobs and drive Oregon’s economy.

Legislators should look instead for ways to help struggling taxpayers.

Much of the tax-increase discussion has focused on H.R. 1, the 2025 federal law that reduces taxes on tips and income for individuals and contains several tax provisions that are particularly important for businesses. Some groups would like to disrupt the longstanding connection of Oregon’s tax code to the federal tax code, which would prevent Oregonians and state businesses from fully realizing the tax savings created by H.R. 1.

This would be a mistake.

Oregon is a high-tax and high-cost state for people and for businesses. According to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation, it is among the 10 worst states for individual income taxes and the second worst state for corporate taxes. Raising taxes even further would make the state even less affordable than it already is. I urge you not to do it.

Sincerely,
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