Tax Year 2025
We will update this page with draft forms, guides, and specifications as they are available. Vendors who submit a Letter of Intent will receive access on FTA's State Exchange System. If you wish to receive a Letter of Intent, please email PortlandTaxForms@portlandoregon.gov.
General Information
We require a hard or electronic copy of the form for review. If the software performs calculations, we will review forms that have been calculated with "dummy" data (that illustrates that correct calculations, limitations, internal diagnostics, etc.) instead of the instructions.
We maintain a "software providers" database and email updates about forms. If you want to be included in the database, please email PortlandTaxForms@portlandoregon.gov and provide:
- Your name
- Your job title
- The name of your employer
- City/County/Metro tax forms that you handle
- Your email address
- Your telephone number
If you have been receiving emails from us already, you are already in the database and do not need to contact us.
If you have any specific questions related to any of the Tax Returns and Forms, contact PortlandTaxForms@portlandoregon.gov.
Forms Approval Timeline
Forms currently posted on this page are draft versions.
Final versions of the forms will be posted after the relevant federal and Oregon tax forms are finalized to ensure that line number references are correct. This generally occurs in mid to late January. Final forms will be posted below when they are completed. Developers can check this page periodically to find out the status of our forms.
Testing Timelines
We opened ATS testing on 12/1/25.
The City launched new scanning processes this year, and is awaiting updates before opening 2D and substitute form testing. We now expect 2D and substitute form testing to open in January 2026. Testing will include physical scans of all test submissions. Please note this may add one day to our usual test result turnaround. Early submissions will be accepted. Please send questions regarding developer support and testing processes to PortlandTaxForms@portlandoregon.gov.
What's New for Tax Year 2025?
The City of Portland adopted LIC-2.05 Requirement to File Returns Electronically in 2024. TY 2025 will be the first year with required electronic returns. For required forms by tax year, go to the Requirement Schedule.
Please send your forms for calculation and 2D Barcode testing to PortlandTaxForms@portlandoregon.gov.
Please note, we are a separate government agency from the Oregon Department of Revenue.
Note: The City of Portland anticipates processing refunds more quickly for forms that are submitted via MeF or with 2D barcodes, as they will enter our system more rapidly than manual entry. We believe it is to everyone’s benefit – the taxpayer, the software vendor, and the agency – to support this compatibility on the forms.
Personal Income Tax Programs
TY 2025 updates to the Metro Supportive Housing Services Personal Income Tax Forms
Accessibility and Cosmetic Changes
- QR code added to identify form name in scanning process
- Demographic fields rearranged and added boxes instead of lines
- Added "$0.00" to amount fields to support new scanning processes
- Renamed Schedule WH to Schedule W-2
- Separated schedules out from the return and redesigned for accessibility
TY 2025 updates to the Multnomah County Preschool for All Personal Income Tax Forms
Accessibility and Cosmetic Changes
- QR code added to identify form name in scanning process
- Demographic fields rearranged and added boxes instead of lines
- Added "$0.00" to amount fields to support new scanning processes
- Renamed Schedule WH to Schedule W-2
- Separated schedules out from the return and redesigned for accessibility
Business Income Tax Programs
TY 2025 updates to the Metro Supportive Housing Services Business Income Tax Forms
Accessibility and Cosmetic Changes
- QR code added to identify form name in scanning process
- Demographic fields rearranged and added boxes instead of lines
- Added "$0.00" to amount fields to support new scanning processes
TY 2025 updates to the City of Portland, Oregon/Multnomah County, Oregon Business Tax Forms
General Return Changes for all Forms
- BZT instructions: Removed exemption code 4 (MC<10 rental exemption) from all except SP
- Owner's Compensation Deduction
- The Owner's Compensation Deduction for the City of Portland has been increased to $160,500 per owner/partner/shareholder.
- The Owner's Compensation Deduction for Multnomah County has been increased to $158,500 per owner/partner/shareholder.
Accessibility and Cosmetic Changes
- QR code added to identify form name in scanning process
- Demographic fields rearranged and added boxes instead of lines
- Added "$0.00" to amount fields to support new scanning processes
Other Form Changes
Form CES-2025 - Clean Energy Surcharge
Accessibility and Cosmetic Changes
- QR code added to identify form name in scanning process
- Demographic fields rearranged and added boxes instead of lines
- Added "$0.00" to amount fields to support new scanning processes
Forms with No 2D Barcode
The following forms and schedules will continue to be flat and do not need to be submitted for 2D barcode testing:
For the current business taxes:
- BZT-V
- BIT-V
- CES-V
- HVT Schedule
- PRS Schedule
- Schedule R
- Form BRC
- Form EXT
For the current withholding and personal income taxes:
- PIT-V
- WIT-V
For the Arts Tax:
- ARTS2025
Tax Year 2025 Multnomah County Preschool for All Personal Income Tax Returns for Software Developers
2D barcode specifications are provided below.
Draft Versions:
Full year residents
Instructions coming soon
Part-year and non-residents
Instructions coming soon
Fillable 2025 Multnomah County Preschool for All Personal Income Tax Returns for Calculation Testing
Tax Year 2025 Metro Supportive Housing Services Personal Income Tax Returns for Software Developers
2D barcode specifications are provided below.
Draft Versions:
Full year residents
Instructions Coming Soon
Part-year and non-residents
Instructions Coming Soon
Fillable 2025 Metro Supportive Housing Services Personal Income Tax Returns for Calculation Testing
Tax Year 2025 Metro Supportive Housing Services Business Income Tax Returns for Software Developers
2D barcode specifications are provided below.
Draft Versions:
Partnerships
S corporations
C corporations
Trusts and Estates
Fillable 2025 Metro Supportive Housing Services Business Income Tax Returns for Calculation Testing
Tax Year 2025 Business Tax Returns and Forms for Software Developers
Software developers are required to incorporate a 2D barcode into the Business Tax Return forms starting with tax year 2012 and are still required to do so. 2D barcode specifications are provided below.
Draft Versions:
Individuals / Sole Proprietors
Partnerships
S corporations
C corporations
Trusts and Estates
Fillable 2025 Business Tax Returns and Forms for Calculation Testing
Tax Year 2025 - Other Forms and Schedules
Payment Vouchers
Developer Information
last updated 11/20/25
Disclaimer: The Penalty & Interest Calculator is a tool to assist developers in creating and testing penalty and interest calculations. It is a simplified version of the Business Tax Returns penalty & interest calculator. The Revenue Division cannot fully guarantee the accuracy of the calculator.