More Likely than Not Helpful Links

Here are some links to web sites that we find useful.

Government Agencies

Oregon State Board of Tax Professionals

Oregon requires that people who prepare tax returns be licensed. Oregon is the only state that requires licensed tax preparers and licensed tax consultants to pass an 80 hour course in income tax preparation, and pass a state exam.

U.S. Treasury Service

One of the most frequently visited sites in America. The Internal Revenue Service has more than you would ever want to know regarding taxes.

Oregon Department of Revenue

Federal Refund

Where's my Federal Refund

Oregon Refund

Where's my Oregon Refund

Oregon Corporation Commissioner

State of Oregon Corporation Commissioner Website

Tax Professional Organizations

National Association of Enrolled Agents

Find out more about Enrolled Agents and what we can do for you.

Tax Planning

Portland Maps

PortlandMaps.com is a place where you can find out lots of interesting details on a specific property in the Portland Area. Including property tax assessments.

Salvation Army

An excellent guide on valuing your non-cash donations

Guidestar.Org

Is the non-profit charitable contribution you are planning to make (or made) a 503(c)(3) non-profit organization. Can you take the deduction as an itemized deduction on your tax return. Find out here! Go to this website, type in the name of the organization and hit search. You don't have to sign on or become a member to find out if contributions you make to the organization are deductable.

Where's The Band This Week?

One More Time Around Again Marching Band

The Portland Rose Festival's One More Time Around Again Marching Band performs during the Portland Rose Festival in June of each year. The three performances are; the Starlight Parade (1st Saturday in June); the Concert at the Park (PGE Park - Friday night before the Grand Floral Parade); and the Grand Floral Parade, (2nd Saturday in June). Discount tickets to the Concert in the Park can be obtained from any OMTAAMB band member including Mike Carpenter.

Get A Life Marching Band

For those of us who don't get enough fun out of the One More Time Band, there is a smaller version called Get A Life Marching Band which performs almost weekly all summer at various local events. Check the website to find out were we are playing this week.