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This Oregon kicker calculator provides an estimate based on current tax laws and projected kicker percentages. Your actual refund may vary based on your specific tax situation.
The Oregon kicker is a unique tax refund that occurs when state revenues exceed projections by more than 2%. The refund is based on the amount of Oregon tax you paid.
The Oregon “kicker” is a unique law that returns tax revenue to taxpayers when actual state revenues exceed projected revenues by more than 2% at the end of a biennium.
Here’s how it works:
- Every two years, state economists forecast how much tax revenue Oregon will collect
- If actual revenues exceed forecasts by more than 2%, the entire surplus is returned to taxpayers
- The refund is proportional to the amount of state income tax you paid
- For example, if the kicker percentage is 17%, you’ll receive 17% of your Oregon tax liability as a credit
The kicker is calculated as a percentage of the tax liability shown on your Oregon tax return. This calculator uses projected percentages for future years based on economic forecasts.
Q: Who qualifies for the Oregon kicker refund?
A: Anyone who filed an Oregon tax return and had Oregon tax liability in the relevant tax year qualifies for the kicker.
Q: How is the kicker percentage determined?
A: The percentage is determined by dividing the surplus revenue by the total personal income tax liability of all Oregon taxpayers.
Q: When will I receive my kicker refund?
A: The kicker is typically issued as a credit on your next year’s tax return. For example, the 2023 kicker would be applied to your 2024 tax return.
Q: Do I need to apply for the kicker refund?
A: No, the kicker is automatically calculated and applied when you file your Oregon tax return.