Oregon Ranks Low in State Taxes Survey

March 31st, 2006

Sometimes, it’s nice to be in the bottom 20 percent.

The US Census Bureau released its annual state tax survey and found that Oregon ranked 41st in taxes paid per capita (per resident). Oregon ranked 30th in total tax revenue, raising $6.5 billion.

Oregonians paid $1,791.45 per person in state taxes last year. Individual income tax accounted for 72% of the total tax bill, totaling $4.6 billion or $1,290 per capita.

The Portland Business Journal noted an interesting fact that Oregon hunting and fishing license fees totaled $41 million, while property taxes accounted for just $24 million in state revenue.

A few comparisons: Washington ranked No. 17 in taxes per capita, with residents paying $2,359.99 per person in taxes. California ranked number 9 at $2,724 per resident. Total state tax per capita was highest in Vermont, with residents paying $3,600.16. It was lowest in South Dakota, where residents paid state taxes of $1,430.46.

More:

Complete US Census state tax stats

State Tax Breakdown for Oregon

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