The real question with Oregon’s budget surplus refund, however, is not in what form it should come, but whether or not it is a workable measure to control the size of state government.

As tax forms are submitted ahead of the April 18 deadline, taxpayers can check the status of their returns through the state’s “ Where’s My Refund ” webpage.

For state income tax returns, a new platform, called Direct File Oregon, was launched where taxpayers can file through Revenue Online for free, as part of a pilot program through the IRS.

Last year, 69,257 Oregon taxpayers filed returns using some type of free option offered through the state, including 48,173 who used TurboTax and 7,478 who used Intuit’s free fillable Oregon tax ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Revenue will begin processing state income tax returns on Friday, the same day the IRS will begin processing federal returns.

BEAVERTON, Ore. (KOIN) — A Beaverton couple waited months for their state tax refund. Frank and Gloria Baburek are retirees who filed their taxes on March 1.

According to a recent revenue forecast, state economists estimate that taxpayers will receive a $1.73 billion kicker in 2026. However, new legislation could see the biennial tax refund come to an end.

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon taxpayers will see the largest-ever state income tax refund next year, thanks to state revenue coming in at more than 9% above projections, state economists said Wednesday.

The Oregon Office of Economic Analysis on Monday confirmed a more than $5.61 billion revenue surplus in the 2021-2023 biennium, triggering a tax surplus credit, or “kicker,” for the 2023 tax year.

Taxpayers preparing to file their own returns in 2023 can file electronically for free at one of Oregon's free file options. To check the status of federal tax refunds, go to the IRS website.

Business How to find free tax prep and filing for Oregon taxes, federal returns Updated: Mar. 14, 2023, 1:25 p.m. | Published: Mar. 09, 2023, 12:42 p.m.