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Portland’s new incentive credit: a downtown business boost | Opinion
Eligible taxpayers may use the new Downtown Business Incentive Credit against their applicable business license tax.
OP-ED: How the real estate industry benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act
This federal legislation went a long way toward providing tax incentives to real estate and related industries.
OP-ED: At multiple levels, these are taxing times
Oh, 2020. What a year 鈥� and I am referring only to the interesting tax laws, rules and proposals. Here is a look at these developments, with an eye toward the real estate and construction industries.
OP-ED: It’s an important time for investments in opportunity zones
Opportunity zone funds sprung into existence and noteworthy development projects in Portland have been the beneficiaries of fund investments. And yet, questions remain 鈥� often about the fundamentals.
OP-ED: It’s time to review that partnership/operating agreement
If your partnership was audited, would you want the IRS to select your representative? If you joined a partnership this year and it was subject to a tax assessment related […]
OP-ED: Tax issues affecting a transition to a key employee
"A common business transition planning strategy involves bringing a key employee into the ownership group well before the ultimate exit," writes attorney Dan Eller.
Tax consequences of selling patents as part of a transition
Many entrepreneurial owners face difficult decisions when they look to sell their businesses. For inventors, sometimes the most valuable assets they can sell are the patents and other proprietary […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
