Section 305.860 – Statement of rights of taxpayers; distribution.
(1) The Director of the Department of Revenue shall prepare a statement which sets forth in simple nontechnical terms: (a) The rights of a taxpayer and the obligations of the Department of Revenue during an audit; (b) The procedures by which a taxpayer may appeal any adverse decision of the department, including informal conferences and […]
Section 305.865 – Taxpayer rights.
Under any law administered by the Department of Revenue, an Oregon taxpayer shall have the rights set forth under ORS 305.880 to 305.895. [1989 c.625 §69; 2003 c.46 §7]
Section 305.870 – Personnel evaluation not based on amount of taxes collected.
In its implementation of the personnel policies established under ORS chapter 240 or by administrative order, the Department of Revenue shall not use the dollar amounts of taxes collected as its primary evaluation criterion. [1989 c.625 §68]
Section 305.875 – Rights of taxpayer in meeting or communication with department.
In any meeting or communication with the Department of Revenue, including but not limited to audits, conferences, interviews and any other meeting or communication between the taxpayer and the department, the taxpayer shall have the following rights, unless waived by the taxpayer: (1) The right to an explanation, by an officer or employee of the […]
Section 305.880 – Waiver of interest or penalty when department misleads taxpayer.
A taxpayer shall have the right to waiver of interest or penalties when an officer or employee of the Department of Revenue misleads the taxpayer in a manner described in ORS 305.145. [1989 c.625 §71]
Section 305.885 – Right of clear explanation.
A taxpayer shall have the right to a clear explanation, in any initial notice or other initial communication of deficiency, delinquency or other writing that is communicating an underpayment of tax, of the basis for underpayment, interest and penalties. [1989 c.625 §72]
Section 305.890 – Right to enter into agreement to satisfy liability in installment payments.
(1) A taxpayer shall have the right to enter into a written agreement with the Department of Revenue to satisfy liability for payment of any tax in installment payments if the Director of the Department of Revenue determines that the agreement will facilitate collection of such liability. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, […]
Section 305.895 – Action against property before issuance of warrant prohibited; prerequisites for warrant.
(1) Except as provided in ORS 314.440 or other jeopardy assessment procedure, the Department of Revenue shall take no action against a taxpayer’s or transferee’s real or personal property before issuing a warrant for the collection of tax or an amount payable by a transferee under ORS 311.695 as provided in ORS 314.430, 320.080, 321.570, […]
Section 305.900 – Short title.
ORS 305.860 to 305.900 shall be known and cited as “The Taxpayer Bill of Rights.” [1989 c.625 §66]