Title: Oregon's Privilege Tax

Original CoS Document (slug): [[https://conventionofstates.com/oregon-s-privilege-tax|oregon-s-privilege-tax]]

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Created: 2024-12-15 18:57:29

Updated: 2025-02-28 03:00:01

Published: 2024-12-15 03:00:00

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Our government has strayed far from its constitutional purpose when it imposes a tax simply "**for the privilege of doing business in Oregon**."

That’s exactly how the Oregon Legislature’s website describes the Corporate Activity Tax (CAT)—a cascading sales tax that drives up prices for everyone. This tax isn’t just another financial burden on hardworking Oregonians; it’s a blatant insult.\\
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This is an excerpt from the website page:

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It sends a message loud and clear: the government sees itself as our master, demanding tribute for the "privilege" of earning a living.\\
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This is a stark reminder that our leaders have forgotten whom they were elected to serve.

Come and join us as we work to restore the constitutional balance of power. You can learn more at: **[[https://conventionofstates.com/|www.conventionofstates.com]]**

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