City Of Portland: Reminder: Due Date Extended To May 17 For Portland's Arts Education And Access Income Tax

Press release from the City of Portland:

April 19, 2021 8:37 am

Portlanders have until May 17 to pay their $35 Arts Education and Access Income Tax, which supports local arts programs and places more than 100 grade school arts and music teachers in Portland-area schools. The City’s Revenue Division recently extended the due date to align with and the Oregon Department of Revenue. This annual tax is due from all adult Portland residents with income of $1,000 or more. This includes anyone who moved into or out of Portland during 2020. Adults with income less than $1,000 during the tax year or who are below the federal poverty level may claim an exemption by filing the Arts Tax return. Since 2012, the Arts Tax has generated over $87 million to support art and music instruction in Portland-area school districts and increase arts access through grants from the Regional Arts & Culture Council.

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