Why pay Oregon income taxes if you live in Washington

Why pay Oregon income taxes if you live in Washington?
We live in Washington but work across the river in Oregon. Oregon makes me pay Oregon income taxes but we do not get to vote in Oregon, we have no say in how their schools are run and even though we pay Oregon taxes, we get no "kicker' check (which can be close to $1,000 for some people) because we don't LIVE in Oregon. Isn't this taxation without representation? How is it legal? Thank you all in advance for your thoughtful answers.
United States - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Congress has the power to regulate interstate business and it has decided you get to pay Oregon taxes because you work in Oregon. I know it seems unfair. you have the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of your grievances. Write your CongressPerson.
2 :
That's tough. We have a similar situation here in Ohio. We live in one city, and my wife works in another and has to pay a higher city tax, which we don't get any credit for or against. 2% in the city we live. 2 1/2% where she works, for their schools and such. But we can't vote for their tax increases even though it affects us. Not sure why your situation requires you to pay out of state tax. Ask your tax man, or finicial advisor.
3 :
You have income derived from an Oregon source, so you need to pay them their tax. Working in their state qualifies you to pay their tax. Every state will be the same. If you have income derived from a source in their state (A K-1 from a partnership or an Scorp, or a job in their state, etc.), you will be paying them tax. As an example, a friend of mine works in Illinois, but had to work 3 months in Alabama for our firm. He had to file an Alabama income tax return for the money he recieved while working in Alabama. It's not fun, but, sadly, it's the law. Good question. Let me know if this is not clear enough. Hope this helps.
4 :
You pay taxes in Oregon and file state taxes with both states. You should get your money back at the end of the year form Oregon and then have to pay Washington the taxes for where you live. The is just how it is.

How old do you have to be to work in the State of Washington

How old do you have to be to work in the State of Washington?
I heard 14. If that's true, who hires 14 year olds? Safeway? Justice? Target? Starbucks?
Law & Ethics - 1 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
These lists are not 100% complete, but cover almost all of it. You can work: - delivering newspapers. - as a baby-sitter. - as an actor or performer in motion pictures, television, theater or radio. - in a business solely owned or operated by your parents. - on a farm owned or operated by your parents. You also can work in an: - office, - grocery store, - retail store, - restaurant, - movie theater, - baseball park, or - gasoline service station. You generally may not work in: - communications or public utilities jobs, - construction or repair jobs, - driving a motor vehicle or helping a driver, - manufacturing and mining occupations, - power-driven machinery or hoisting apparatus other than typical office machines, - processing occupations, - public messenger jobs, - transporting of persons or property, - workrooms where products are manufactured, mined or processed - warehousing and storage. - house-to-house sales. - cooking and baking. - operating or cleaning meat slicers. - operating food processors. - amusement parks. - loading or unloading trucks. - transportation, warehouse, storage and work around conveyors. - ladders and scaffolds, including window washing. - maintenance and repair in gas stations. - any other hazardous work.

What are the regulations pertaining to 14 year olds working in Washington state

What are the regulations pertaining to 14 year olds working in Washington state?

Law & Ethics - 1 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Check with the labor laws in your state. Most companies wont hire below the age of 15 due to Federal Labor Laws.

how old do you have to be to work at a grocery store in washington

how old do you have to be to work at a grocery store in washington?
I was wondering how old do you have to be to work at a grocery store that sells liquor in washington? I was told 21 because minors can't sell liqour. Can anyone give me a referance?
Other - Local Businesses - 1 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
16, but if you get a minor work permit than I think you can work earlier. http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/minorworkpermit.html