COVID-19

Coronavirus Resources and Information

COVID 19 Oregon Resources and Information

March 29, 2020 OSCPA is monitoring the evolving status of COVID-19 in Oregon and its impact on the Society and members. Oregon updates are at the top of the page. Scroll for national updates and resources.

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Updates

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 25, 2020: The Oregonian is reporting that Oregon will delay the tax filing deadline to July 15, following the new federal deadline; however, businesses that file estimated taxes are still required to do so by April 15. OSCPA will monitor Oregon Department of Revenue news releases and website for updates.

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. 

  • Please be aware of the entire order and note the section on Workplace Restrictions, items 9, 10, 11, and section Required Social Distancing for other Retail Businesses, items 6,7, 8.

March 11, 2020: There are currently multiple confirmed and presumed positive cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Oregon. OSCPA will continue to monitor the evolving situation.

Oregon Resources

Governor Kate Brown / Coronavirus/COVID-19 Information and Resources

Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 Resource Page

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Oregon Sick Time Rules / COVID-19 Facts

Oregon Department of Revenue COVID-19 tax relief options

City of Portland COVID-19 Revenue Division Program Relief

COVID 19: National Resources & Information

March 23, 2020 Updates on federal/national COVID-19 relief, plus a selection of national information resources

National News and Federal COVID-19 initiatives:

March 27, 2020: Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed in the House of Representatives and was signed later in the afternoon. Journal of Accountancy (updated 03/27/20).

March 26, 2020: Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act and the House is expected to approve the legislation on Friday. 

March 20, 2020:  According to a report from the Associated Press, Secretary Mnuchin said, "We are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15." Read the OSCPA email alert from OSCPA President/CEO Sherri McPherson.

March 18, 2020: Prometric Centers have temporarily closed their centers until April 16, 2020. For more information, please view Prometric's update at www.prometric.com/corona-virus-update.

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