Who is Subject to Oregon Statewide Transit Tax?

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Who is subject to Oregon statewide transit tax?
The Oregon transit tax is a statewide payroll tax that employers withhold from employee wages. Oregon employers must withhold 0.1% (0.001) from each employee’s gross pay. Withhold the state transit tax from Oregon residents and nonresidents who perform services in Oregon.
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In order to pay for state-wide public transit, employers and employees must pay the Oregon Statewide Transit Tax. Regardless of where the company is based, the tax was put into effect in July 2018 and is applicable to all firms with workers who are employed in Oregon. Self-employed people in Oregon who make more than $1,000 a year from self-employment are also subject to the tax.

The transit tax must be deducted from employees’ salaries and paid to the Oregon Department of Revenue by the employer. Employers are permitted to deduct up to $100 per employee per month in transit expenses from the amount of transit tax due. The tax rate is 0.1% of the employee’s wages. Additionally, employers must submit an annual report (Form WR) to the Department of Revenue detailing the total transit tax withheld and remitted.

Employers must register with the Oregon Department of Revenue and get a Business Identification Number (BIN) before submitting Form WR. Employers can register by mail with Form OR-Corp or online at the Oregon Business Registry. Once registered, employers can use the Revenue Online system to submit Form WR online or send the paper version via mail.

Employers can use the Revenue Online system, which supports electronic payments and filing, to pay their Oregon payroll taxes online. Employers must first register with the Oregon Department of Revenue and, if they haven’t previously, receive a BIN before they may start processing payments. Once logged in, employers can use their bank account or credit card to make payments through the Revenue Online system.

You can access the Online Claim System of the Oregon Employment Department to view your PUA balance. You can then see the weekly PUA benefit amount, your payment history, and your outstanding balance. You can get help by calling the customer service number for the Employment Department at 1-877-345-3484.

You can use the Oregon Business Registry’s search function to look up your Oregon Business Identification Number (BIN) by entering your company name or address. Your BIN will be sent to you by the registrar along with other details including your company’s status, registered agent, and filing history. The Corporation Division of the Oregon Secretary of State can be reached at 503-986-2200 if you need further assistance.