COVID-19 Oregon Resources and Information
During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, OSCPA's top priority is the health and safety of members, guests, and staff. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide you with periodic updates via email, OSCPA Bridge posts, and publications.
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Learning resources on COVID-19 legislation, tax, and business impacts
CPE from nationally recognized experts and vendors
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OSCPA Updates
CPE, meetings, and events remain virtual through June 30, 2021, to ensure safety.
- All live CPE programming will be held via livestream webcast.
- Committees and other volunteer groups will meet via Zoom.
OSCPA Staff are here to support you: Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Please don't hesitate to contact any staff member should you need assistance with your membership, benefits, CPE and events registration, the website or Bridge, or questions.
Resources on www.orcpa.org
- COVID-19 News
- Resource page: Summary of Federal coronavirus stimulus bills enacted
- Resource page: National Resources & Information
Additional resources:
- Office of the Governor: Newsroom
- Sign up to receive Revenews, the Oregon Department of Revenue's newsletter for tax and finance professionals.
- IRS Resource: Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
Oregon Updates
Sept. 1, 2020: Governor Kate Brown Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency for 60 Days. The order is now in effect until November 3, 2020.
July 28, 2020: Governor Kate Brown Releases School Health and Safety Metrics
July 22, 2020: Governor Brown Announces New Requirements for Face Coverings and Businesses to Stop Spread of COVID-19.
July 13, 2020: Governor Kate Brown Announces New Requirements for Face Coverings, Limits on Social Get-Togethers to Slow the Spread of COVID-19. Effective Wednesday, July 15, Oregon’s face covering requirement will be expanded to apply to outdoor public spaces when six feet of distance cannot be maintained. Indoor social gatherings of more than 10 people will be prohibited.
June 30, 2020: Governor Brown extends COVID-19 State of Emergency. The order extends the Oregon's state of emergency an additional 60 days, until September 4, 2020.
June 30, 2020: Oregon Health Authority issued Statewide Mask, Face Shield, Face Covering Guidance
June 29, 2020: Governor Brown extends face coverings requirements statewide.
May 14, 2020: Governor Kate Brown issues Executive Order 20-25, detailing a phased approach for reopening Oregon’s economy.
May 6, 2020: Oregon Department of Revenue announces that PPP loans, EIDL advances, SBA loan subsidies not subject to CAT.
April 21, 2020: The Oregon Department of Revenue today announced an expansion of the types of tax returns for which filing and payment deadlines have been extended due to COVID-19. Director's Order 2020-02 (PDF) details further extensions for 2019 tax year filing and payment due dates for certain affected taxpayers as indicated in the order.
March 27, 2020: City of Portland Revenue Division issued a release regarding certain tax program extensions, following the guidance provided from the Oregon Department of Revenue.
March 25, 2020: DOR News Release 3-25-2020 extension of tax filing and payment deadlines.
March 23, 2020: Governor Kate Brown issued a statewide Executive Order (PDF), ordering Oregonians to stay at home, closing specified retail businesses, and requiring social distancing. The order is in effect until ended by the Governor. Oregon is not establishing an "essential services" list.
Oregon and Business Resources
Oregon Department of Revenue COVID-19 tax relief options
City of Portland COVID-19 Revenue Division Program Relief
Governor Kate Brown / State of Oregon COVID-19 Information and Resources
Prometric Test Centers − Uniform CPA Exam: COVID-19 Update Page
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Oregon Sick Time Rules / COVID-19 Facts
Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 Resource Page
Paychex Coronavirus Customer Support: FAQs and resources for businesses