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TAX COMPARISONS
CLARK COUNTY WASHINGTON / MULTNOMAH COUNTY OREGON

 

Many choose to look for homes for sale in Vancouver Washington or buy a home in another Southwest Washington area because of the significant tax savings that can be enjoyed in Washington state compared to the Portland Oregon area and many other states as well.  You may be able to save $1000s!

             TAX              

      CLARK COUNTY, WA      

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OR

Personal Income Tax (State) :

None 

Up to 9 % of taxable income 

Personal Income Tax (County) :

None 

1.25% of net Oregon income 

Sales Tax (State and Local) :

State: 6.5%   Clark County: 1.6%  

None 

Transit District Tax :

.None

.6518% flat rate payroll tax 

Real & Personal Property Tax :

Average rate $10.48 per $1,000 AV* 

Average rate $20.14 per $1,000 AV* 

 * AV = Assessed Value    
                                                                                       Source:  Columbia River Economic Development Council, February 2007.
   
  Taxes on Retirement Income

   Washington state does not tax retirement income, 
   including income received in Oregon or any other state.

   Oregon residents pay taxes on retirement income from any source.

    Other Comparisons Between Oregon and Washington

   Oregon residents pay taxes on their income regardless of its source.  This includes not only earned
   wages but also interest and dividends, retirement income, rental income, and unemployment  
   benefits.  Washington state residents are not taxed on these sources of income, nor on such intangible
   assets as bank accounts, stocks, or bonds.  Washington does impose an excise tax of 1.78%
   on sales of real estate, while Oregon does not.  To read an article about tax advantages, including
   for businesses, of relocating to Vancouver Washington from Portland    CLICK HERE.
   Property Taxes

   For more information on property tax rates in the Portland Oregon - Vancouver Washington
   Metropolitan Area, contact:
     
   Multnomah County Tax Assessor:      (503) 988-3367 
 
   Clark County Tax Assessor                 (360) 397-2391

   Clackamas County Tax Assessor:        (503) 655-8302

   Washington County Tax Assessor:      (503) 846-8741

   Cowlitz County Tax Assessor:             (360) 577-3010
  
   For information on BUSINESS/CORPORATE TAXES in Clark County Washington   CLICK HERE

   To read an artlcle on BUSINESS/CORPORATE TAXES in Portland Oregon vs. Vancouver
   Washington    CLICK HERE  

   Questions?  Feel free to contact me any time.   CLICK HERE  

   Above information is from reliable sources but not guaranteed.  You are advised to consult with a tax professional to confirm all tax
    information and how it applies to you.

   Carol Sundstrom, M.A., ABR, e-Pro, and Your Guide to Good Living in Clark County WA!
   COLDWELL BANKER BARBARA SUE SEAL PROPERTIES
    Vancouver Square at The Mall
   (360) 449-4364 or (360) 513-5067
   carolsundstrom@cbseal.com

   © Carol Sundstrom, 2005