Today on BlueOregon, Kari put up a great reminder for us. Since this is a 'single-issue' blog, we're going to push for our Oregon readers to take advantage of the Oregon Political Tax Credit and use it towards the Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC. It's so easy. You contribute $50 - you get $50. It's basically free money from the State of Oregon (and what could be better?). As Kari said, "You've got a free $50. Now spend it."

So I am making a pitch. Donate your $50 to the Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC. The Equality PAC (Political Action Committee) is responsible for electing fair-minded candidates into office. This year it is even more important after the desecration of our civil unions/anti-discrimination bill (SB 1000).

From BlueOregon:

Through our tax system, the State of Oregon gives each tax-paying Oregonian a $50 gift. But you can't keep it. Instead, you must either pay it back in state taxes -- or donate it to a qualified political campaign or cause.

To put it another way: By donating $50 to a political campaign of your choice, you can reduce your taxes or increase your refund by that same $50. That's right: it's a full 100% credit, not a deduction.

Many folks forget to use their Oregon Political Tax Credit in these odd-numbered, non-election years. Don't let that be you.

Remember - you can't keep the $50. Either you pay it in your taxes - or you give it to a political candidate, campaign, or party of your choice.

So people - it's $50. Donate it and it comes right off of your state taxes. It's seriously that easy. Click here to donate to the Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC. Hint - MAKE SURE you click on the checkbox to give to the Equality PAC as that is where you will get your Oregon Political Tax Credit.

For other progressive organizations - check out the list that Kari has put together here.

Posted by Bryan Harding

This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 1:46 PM. Want to discuss? Leave a comment below.