Tax benefits for families

Oregon and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offer many tax credits for low- to moderate-income families. These credits are fully or partially refundable, so the portion of the credit that is more than what you owe can be refunded to you. Even people who don't owe any tax can claim these credits if they file a return. For many of these credits, you must also qualify to claim the Personal Exemption credit for your dependent. Find more about the Personal Exemption credit for dependents here . For a list of other types of tax credits, visit our Oregon credits page.