• FOOD INDUSTRY ALERT!
   Tapanen Group, Inc. provided significant information to the Oregon Department of Revenue concerning appraisal theory and economic obsolescence which resulted in reduced assessments of 50% to 60% for frozen food processors. Read the story.

Norpac Wins $4.5 Million Refund
 After the food processor contests its property taxes, the state agrees and orders Marion County to return the money with interest. Read the Oregonian article.

Institute for Professionals in Taxation Annual Property Tax Symposium
Larry Tapanen, ASA and Tim Landolt of Tapanen Group were presented speakers to the members of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation at the annual Property Tax Symposium in Indian Wells, California September 26-29, 2004. Their symposium topics can be viewed by clicking on the links below. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

• Port of Umatilla and Hermiston Foods (Norpac) v. Department of Revenue, State of Oregon
• Plum Creek Manufacturing v. Stevens County Washington Assessor
• Using Facilities Personnel to Identify Commonly Overlooked Property Tax Issues

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Tax Tips
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Tapanen Group In The News: Articles
Published articles from the Oregonian, Daily Journal of Commerce, Oregon Tax Research, Oregon Certified Public Accountant.