Arts Tax
The Portland Arts Tax is a $35 annual tax paid by Portland residents1 for supporting arts education. The tax is notable for being separate from residents’ federal and state taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
If a couple is married filing jointly, do both partners need to pay the tax?
According to the city’s page, if only one spouse is income-earning and the other spouse earns less than $1,000, then only the income-earning person needs to pay the tax.
If both partners are income-earning (i.e., both made more than $1,000), then both partners need to pay the tax.
How do I pay the tax?
The tax can be paid online, by mail, or in person.2