OAR 150-316-0120
Credit for Political Contributions

(1)

In General: To qualify for the political contribution credit, the contribution must be a voluntary contribution of money made to one of the following:

(a)

A major political party or its political committees, or a minor political party or its political committees;

(b)

A candidate for federal, state or local office; or

(c)

A political committee. Each of these categories is discussed in more detail in the following sections.

(2)

Contributions to political parties. For purposes of this rule, a major political party is defined in ORS 248.006 (Qualification and maintenance of status as major political party). A minor political party is defined in ORS 248.008 (Qualification as minor political party). Contributions to any of these parties, or their political committees, qualify for the credit.
Example 1: In 2012, Jim contributes $50 to the Republican National Party, $50 to the Republican Committee to Re-elect U.S. Senators, $50 to the Democratic National Party Committee to Re-elect Senator Jones of California and $50 to the Libertarian Party. All contributions qualify for the political contribution credit. Jim will be able to claim a credit of $50 on his 2012 income tax return. If he files a joint return with his spouse, they may claim a $100 credit.

(3)

Contributions to candidates. Qualifying contributions are those made directly to the candidate or the principal campaign committee of the candidate.

(a)

A principal campaign committee (PCC) means a candidate’s political committee. The PCC must have met the filing requirements contained in ORS Chapter 260 (Campaign Finance Regulation).

(b)

Candidates do not have to appear on a ballot in this state in the same year the contribution is made for the credit to be claimed. However, if the candidate is not on a ballot, at least one of the following must have occurred in the same year the contribution is made:

(A)

A prospective petition is filed;

(B)

A declaration of candidacy is filed;

(C)

A certificate of nomination is filed; or

(D)

A designation of a principal campaign committee is filed.
Example 2: Amanda filed a declaration of candidacy in November 2011 and appeared on the ballot for the 2012 primary election as a candidate for Oregon state senator. Contributions made in 2011 or 2012 to Amanda, or her principal campaign committee, will qualify for the credit.

(4)

Contributions to political committees. Contributions made to a political committee will qualify only if the committee has certified the name of its treasurer to the appropriate filing officer in the manner provided in ORS Chapter 260 (Campaign Finance Regulation). As used in this rule, “filing officer” means:

(a)

For a political committee whose purpose is to support or oppose a candidate or measure in an election concerning an irrigation district formed under ORS Chapter 545 (Irrigation Districts), the county clerk or secretary of the irrigation district as provided under ORS 260.005 (Definitions)(9)(b).

(b)

For all other purposes, the Secretary of State as provided under ORS 260.005 (Definitions)(9)(a).

(c)

Contributions may qualify under this provision even though:

(A)

No measure appears on the ballot in the same year the contribution is made;

(B)

The contribution is made to reduce a deficit from a prior year; or

(C)

The political committee is formed by a national committee.
Example 3: Royal is a member of the Association of Certified Engineers of America. The association forms a Political Action Committee (PAC) in Oregon, certifies the name of its treasurer to the Secretary of State, and solicits voluntary donations from individual members. The PAC states in its material that it is organized and operated to support or oppose any political candidates or measures the directors of the association determine will impact its members. Contributions made to the PAC will qualify for the credit.
Example 4: Debra belongs to a trade union that engages in political activities. The union informs Debra that a certain percentage of her monthly dues is used for political purposes. No part of her dues payment will qualify for the credit because it is not a voluntary payment of money to a candidate or a political committee.
Example 5: Same facts as Example 4, but the union also solicits voluntary political contributions from its members. These funds are placed directly into a separate PAC, which is not subsidized in any way by the union, and are used for political activities. In January 1999, Debra signs up for a payroll deduction of $5 to be taken from her monthly checks. She may claim a credit of up to $50 on her tax return, or a credit of $60 (12 months x $5) if she files jointly with her spouse.

(5)

The amount of the contribution must be reduced by the fair market value of any items or services received in exchange for the contributions.
Example 6: A political committee solicits donations and offers T-shirts in return for contributions of $50 or more. Douglas contributes $50 and receives a T-shirt valued at $10. He may claim a political contribution credit of $40.
Example 7: Same facts as Example 6, except that Douglas contributes $100. He is entitled to a credit of $50 on a single return, or $90 on a joint return.

(6)

A partnership or S corporation may make political contributions on behalf of its partners or shareholders. The credit may be claimed on the individual tax return, subject to all of the limitations in ORS 316.102 (Credit for political contributions) and this rule.

(7)

Proof of the credit, such as a canceled check or receipt, should not be attached to the tax return but should be kept with the taxpayer’s records. Upon audit or examination, the taxpayer must provide documentation to verify the credit.

Source: Rule 150-316-0120 — Credit for Political Contributions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=150-316-0120.

150‑316‑0006
Application of Capital Losses and Capital Loss Carryforwards 150‑316‑0007
Policy — Application of Various Provisions of the Federal Internal Revenue Code 150‑316‑0009
Policy — Application of Various Provisions of Tax Law to Domestic Partners 150‑316‑0015
Adoption of Federal Law 150‑316‑0020
Tax Reform Act of 1984 Adjustments 150‑316‑0025
Definition: “Resident” 150‑316‑0027
Status of Individuals in a Foreign Country 150‑316‑0035
Oregon Net Operating Losses — Treatment After 1984 150‑316‑0040
Administrative and Judicial Interpretations 150‑316‑0043
Qualified Business Income Reduced Tax Rate (QBIRTR) 150‑316‑0045
Taxable Income of Nonresidents and Part-year Residents 150‑316‑0050
Farm Capital Gain 150‑316‑0055
Transitional Provision to Prevent Doubling Income or Deductions 150‑316‑0060
Taxable Income of Resident 150‑316‑0065
Social Security and Railroad Retirement Benefits Eligible for Subtraction 150‑316‑0080
Credit for Income Taxes Paid to Another State 150‑316‑0082
Credit for Taxes Paid to Another State When Paid by a Pass-Through Entity 150‑316‑0084
Credit for Income Taxes Paid to Another State — Computation 150‑316‑0086
Credit for Income Taxes Paid to Other States — Proof Required and Procedure for Obtaining the Credit 150‑316‑0088
Addition of Taxes Paid to Another State Claimed as an Itemized Deduction 150‑316‑0090
Credit for Duplicative State Taxation Relating to Different Years 150‑316‑0115
Disabled Child Exemption Credit 150‑316‑0120
Credit for Political Contributions 150‑316‑0125
Credit for the Gain on the Sale of a Residence Taxed by Another State 150‑316‑0130
Credit for Installation of Alternative Energy Devices 150‑316‑0135
Proration of Income and Deductions for Nonresidents and Part-Year Residents 150‑316‑0145
Proration for Pass-through Entity Income of Part Year Oregon Residents 150‑316‑0150
Separate or Joint Federal Returns for Spouses in a Marriage 150‑316‑0155
Nonresident Partners: Guaranteed Payments 150‑316‑0157
Nonresident Partners: Other Methods of Allocation and Apportionment 150‑316‑0165
Gross Income of Nonresidents 150‑316‑0167
Gross Income of Nonresidents 150‑316‑0169
Gross Income of Nonresidents 150‑316‑0171
Gross Income of Nonresidents 150‑316‑0173
Gross Income of Nonresidents 150‑316‑0175
Gross Income of Nonresidents 150‑316‑0179
Student Loan Interest Deduction — for Part-Year and Nonresidents 150‑316‑0181
Moving Expense Deduction — for Part-year and Nonresidents 150‑316‑0183
Gross Income of Nonresidents 150‑316‑0185
Gross Income of Nonresidents: Waterway Workers 150‑316‑0195
Alimony Deduction — for Part-Year and Nonresidents 150‑316‑0197
Nonresident Deduction for Contributions to IRA, Keogh, or Qualified Medical Savings Accounts 150‑316‑0205
Credit for Taxes Paid to State of Residence 150‑316‑0225
Retirement Income Credit 150‑316‑0230
Subtraction for Previously Taxed Contributions 150‑316‑0234
“Withholding Statement” and “Exemption Certificate” 150‑316‑0235
Withholding: Basis of Amount Withheld 150‑316‑0237
Employees Exempt from Withholding 150‑316‑0239
Withholding on Fringe Benefits 150‑316‑0241
Independent Contractor Definition 150‑316‑0243
Personal Liability of Responsible Officers, Members, or Employees for Taxes Withheld 150‑316‑0250
Bonding Requirements for Delinquent Withholding Employers 150‑316‑0255
Withholding by Employers 150‑316‑0257
Employer’s Election of Method of Computing Withholding 150‑316‑0265
Withholding Payments: Cash Basis 150‑316‑0267
Additional Time to File Reports 150‑316‑0275
Treatment of Payroll Based Program Overpayments 150‑316‑0282
Exemptions for Military Personnel 150‑316‑0284
Penalty 150‑316‑0290
Procedure for Correcting the Filing of Withholding Certificates 150‑316‑0295
Credit for Tax Withheld 150‑316‑0297
Where Taxpayer Reports on Fiscal Year Basis 150‑316‑0305
Withholding Income Taxes on IRAs, Annuities, and Compensation Plans 150‑316‑0307
Withholding Income Taxes on IRAs, Annuities, and Compensation Plans 150‑316‑0315
Alternative Withholding Payment Method for Employers to Avoid Undue Burden 150‑316‑0320
Voluntary Withholding for Retired Members of the Uniformed Services 150‑316‑0325
Voluntary Withholding for Civil Service Annuitants 150‑316‑0330
Semiannual Reports and Payments 150‑316‑0332
Withholding: Payment Due Dates 150‑316‑0334
Withholding Tax Payment Requirements for Agricultural Employers 150‑316‑0336
Employee’s Rights 150‑316‑0345
Requirement to use Electronic Funds Transfer 150‑316‑0347
Electronic Funds Transfer. Payroll taxes and corporation estimated income and excise taxes not combined in determining mandate. Payments to be included. 150‑316‑0355
Withholding: Payment and Reports 150‑316‑0357
Waiver of Termination Reports 150‑316‑0359
Withholding: Annual Report by Employer 150‑316‑0361
Combined Reports and Statewide Transit Tax Reports: Agricultural Employers 150‑316‑0370
Liability for Unpaid Withholdings 150‑316‑0372
Officer Liability: Joint Determination of Liability Conference 150‑316‑0380
Withholding Penalties 150‑316‑0385
Nonresident Alternate Filing 150‑316‑0390
Deductions Allowed on Either the Inheritance Tax Return or the Fiduciary Income Tax Return 150‑316‑0395
Tax Treatment of Unincorporated Organization 150‑316‑0400
Resident and Nonresident Estates and Trusts 150‑316‑0402
Oregon Qualified Trust Tax Return 150‑316‑0410
Fiduciary Adjustment 150‑316‑0415
Accumulation Distribution Credit for Oregon Taxes Paid by Trust During Income Accumulation Years 150‑316‑0420
Taxable Income of Nonresident Estate or Trust 150‑316‑0425
Oregon Multiple Funeral Trust Tax Return 150‑316‑0427
Persons Required to Make Returns 150‑316‑0435
Petitioning Department to Equally Split Joint Liability 150‑316‑0440
Innocent Spouse, Separation of Liability, and Equitable Relief Provisions 150‑316‑0445
Liability of Fiduciaries 150‑316‑0450
Decedent’s Estate: Request for a Final Tax Determination 150‑316‑0452
Decedents’ Estate: Application for Discharge from Personal Liability for Tax on Decedent’s Income 150‑316‑0465
Estimated Tax 150‑316‑0470
Allocation of Joint Estimated Tax Payments 150‑316‑0475
Estimated Tax: Farmer’s and Fisher’s 150‑316‑0480
Estimated Tax: Application of Prior Year Overpayment (Refund) 150‑316‑0485
Tax Used to Compute Underpayment of Estimated Tax 150‑316‑0487
Estimated Tax: Underpayment Interest Not Imposed if There is a Casualty, Disaster or Other Unusual Circumstances 150‑316‑0489
Estimated Tax: Underpayment Interest Not Imposed If There Is Reasonable Cause 150‑316‑0491
Estimated Tax: Partnership and S Corporation Income of Part-year Residents and Nonresidents 150‑316‑0493
Required Installments for Estimated Tax 150‑316‑0495
Estimated Tax: Joint Return to Single or Separate Return 150‑316‑0497
Estimated Tax: Single or Separate Returns to Joint Return 150‑316‑0505
Oregon Lottery Winnings and Losses 150‑316‑0507
Modification of Federal Taxable Income: Interest and Dividends 150‑316‑0509
U.S. Government Obligations 150‑316‑0511
Addition for Original Issue Discount (OID) 150‑316‑0513
Modification of Federal Taxable Income: Adding Interest or Dividends of the United States Exempted by Federal Income Tax Law 150‑316‑0515
Modification of Federal Taxable Income: Adding Federal Estate Tax Attributable to Income in Respect of a Decedent Not Taxable by Oregon 150‑316‑0519
Gain or Loss Upon the Sale of State and Municipal Bonds of Other States (Foreign States) 150‑316‑0525
U.S. Government Interest in Retirement Accounts 150‑316‑0530
Pool of Assets that Qualify to Pay State Exempt-Interest Dividends 150‑316‑0535
Federal Tax Deduction: Accrual Method of Accounting Required 150‑316‑0537
Adjustment of Federal Tax Liability 150‑316‑0545
Election to Include Child’s Unearned Income — Addition Required 150‑316‑0550
Special Oregon Medical Subtraction 150‑316‑0555
Modification of Federal Taxable Income: Itemized vs. Standard Deduction 150‑316‑0557
Modification of Federal Taxable Income: Oregon Income Tax Claimed as an Itemized Deduction 150‑316‑0559
Modification of Federal Taxable Income: Previously Taxed Contributions to Pension or Annuity 150‑316‑0565
Basis of Depreciable Assets Moved into Oregon 150‑316‑0567
Property Subject to Accelerated Cost Recovery System 150‑316‑0569
Adjustment to Income for Basis Differences 150‑316‑0575
Amount Specially Taxed Under Federal Law to Be Included in Computation of State Taxable Income: Accumulation Distributions 150‑316‑0580
Definition for Severely Disabled Exemption 150‑316‑0585
Exemption for Blind and Severely Disabled 150‑316‑0590
Substantiation for Permanently Severely Disabled 150‑316‑0595
Exempt Income of Native Americans 150‑316‑0600
Oregon Investment Advantage Apportionable Income Exemption 150‑316‑0605
Military Pay Subtraction 150‑316‑0607
First-time Home Buyer Savings Account 150‑316‑0610
Road Construction Worker’s Travel Expenses 150‑316‑0615
Substantiation Required for Construction Worker and Loggers Expenses 150‑316‑0625
(Miscellaneous) Valuation of Forest Land or “Farm Use” Land for Oregon Inheritance Tax Purposes 150‑316‑0630
Scholarship Awards used for Housing Expenses 150‑316‑0635
Subtraction for Land Contributed to Educational Institutions 150‑316‑0640
Subtraction for Qualified Investment of Severance Pay 150‑316‑0650
Waiver of Frivolous Return Penalty Imposed Under ORS 316.992 150‑316‑0652
Frivolous Return Penalty
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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