Thursday, April 04, 2013

C. Oregon non-profits fight to save tax deductions | News - Home

C. Oregon non-profits fight to save tax deductions | News - Home: People ask for them, they're motivated by them -- it's very important," MountainStar Executive Director Tim Rusk said Wednesday.

But a bill in the Oregon Legislature would eliminate that deduction, part of an effort for the state to generate more tax dollars.

House Bill 2001 was introduced by House Speaker Tina Kotek, and would end most itemized state tax deductions. In addition to charitable donations, medical expenses and home mortgage interest deductions could also be eliminated.

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