How is the amount of the personal income tax kicker percentage figured?
It is the amount that the Department of Administrative Services, Office of Economic Analysis calculates as the percentage required to refund the excess revenues. Can you use my kicker to pay my 2007 estimated taxes? No. What should I do if I’ve moved? Go the department’s website (http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/PERTAX/faq-address.shtml) to download a change of address form to submit to the department. You should also fill out a change of address form with your post office. If I donate my kicker to the State School Fund, can I claim that as a charitable donation? Yes, if you itemize using federal Schedule A. I checked the box on my 2006 tax return to donate my kicker to the State School Fund, but I’ve changed my mind. Can I reverse my decision and get my kicker? No. The choice you made is final and under Oregon law, it can’t be changed. How can I donate my kicker refund to another public agency? Or to the state’s general fund? Contact the agency to which you want to donate. If you want to don
