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Can Oregon afford to reform its estate tax?

Raising Oregon's estate tax exemption would put it on par with other states and potentially help small and family-owned businesses. But it could come at a high cost.

View as Webpage Suzanne Stevens, Editor At $1 million, Oregon has the lowest exemption threshold in the U.S. for its estate tax. Reformers say raising it would help family businesses and make the state more business friendly. But it could come at a $400 million cost. In this week's print edition, the Business Journal examines the estate tax as part of a series exploring Oregon business policy ideas. Read Story. STORY OF THE WEEK Oregon estate tax could threaten succession, businesses say Raising Oregon's estate tax exemption would put it on par with other states and potentially help small and family-owned businesses. But it could come at a high cost. Read Story Founders pin hopes on Kotek to reinstate tax break Viewpoint: Oregon has a money problem, not an ideas problem. OR execs on incentives, tax relief and infrastructure help WEEKLY EDITION Dive deep into critical local business stories with our award-winning Weekly Edition. VIEW WEEKLY EDITION Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences   All rights reserved. ©  Portland Business Journal Email sent by Portland Business Journal 851 SW Sixth Ave., Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204 USA Download the free app for breaking news alerts on your phone

Meet the Best Places to Work in 2026

These Oregon and Southwest Washington employers stand out for benefits, employee engagement, workplace culture and more.

These Oregon and Southwest Washington employers stand out for benefits, employee engagement, workplace culture and more.      Best Places to Work Sponsored By Meet the Best Places to Work in 2026 These Oregon and Southwest Washington employers stand out for benefits, employee engagement, workplace culture and more. Read Full Story Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | View as Webpage All rights reserved. ©  Portland Business Journal Email sent by Portland Business Journal 851 SW Sixth Ave., Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204 USA