Oregon Payroll & Paycheck Tax Calculator
Running payroll in the Beaver State shouldn't feel like paddling upstream on the Columbia River. From Portland to Pendleton, our Oregon Payroll Tax Calculator makes calculating employee withholdings as refreshing as Oregon rain. Navigate the state's unique transit taxes, paid leave program, and high income tax rates with confidence—all in one powerful tool.
Oregon Payroll Tax Steps
Oregon’s progressive income tax system ranks among the nation’s highest, and when you add transit taxes, paid leave contributions, and some of the strictest labor laws in the country, payroll can feel as dense as an Oregon forest. Our calculator helps you clear a path through the complexity, ensuring accurate calculations whether you’re in the Willamette Valley or the high desert.
Here are some key steps you’ll have to take to make smarter payroll decisions.
Step #1: Register with Oregon Department of Revenue and Employment Department
To legally hire in Oregon, you'll need to register with the Oregon Department of Revenue for withholding taxes and the Oregon Employment Department for unemployment insurance. Oregon's Revenue Online system streamlines registration. Don't forget to register for Paid Leave Oregon, the state's mandatory paid family and medical leave program.
New employers pay 2.4% unemployment tax on the first $52,800 of each employee's wages—one of the highest wage bases nationally.
Step #2: Handle Oregon's Comprehensive Form Requirements
Step #3: Know Oregon's Minimum Wage and Overtime Rules
Step #4: Meet Oregon's Pay Period and Leave Requirements
Step #5: Use our Simple Oregon Payroll Calculator
Step #6: Submit Taxes and File Oregon's Multiple Reports
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