Leo W. Cavinder, Secretary of Revenue

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Mr. Cavinder was confirmed as Secretary of Revenue on July 1, 2024 by the House of Commons.

Previous Secretaries

Purpose

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DOR job is to maintain records of all money coming into the House and being paid out, collect taxes, and to pay Members of the House.

View Your My DOR Portal Today!

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Members can now view how much they owe, how much they have paid, salaries paid, and taxation documentation electronically via My DOR. You will need a six digit code from DOR to access your portal. We will not re-issue a code once you are provided one. In addition, you must login via HOUSE Net to access My DOR.

Purchase House Government Bonds

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In accordance with Sec. 15 of the Taxation Act, DOR is unable to pay Member's their respective salaries in full, and is therefore offering Members the opportunity to purchase $25 government bonds that must be claimed on January 31, 2024 in your 2023 Individual Tax Return. DOR is only offering two, $25 bonds, without intrest. Those wishing to purchase one or both must call DOR at 219.809.2972.

Taxation Rules

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Taxation is divided into two sections: House Related Taxes (HRTs) and Employment Tax. HRTs are variable and Employment Tax is a set rate.

House Related Taxes (HRTs)

You can be taxed under HRTs if:

If you use a House provided postage meter, you will be taxed at the rate used plus 1.25%.

If you filed any documents with the Department of Commerce (DOC), you will be taxed only at the cost accumlated (plus 0%).

Employment Tax

Employment Tax is set as follows under a tax bucket system:

Up to $1,000 of net income shall be taxed at 2%

Up to $10,000 of net income shall be taxed at 3.5%

Up to $15,000 of net income shall be taxed at 5%

Up to $30,000 and more of net income shall be taxed at 7%

Members who are not employed or were employed for less than 90 days of the year shall not owe any employment tax. It is important to follow and understand how House Tax Code defines employed.

Exemptions to Employment Tax

The law provides for four exemptions to the Employment Tax. Members must submit documentation to prove they qualify unless DOR is certain the Member qualifies.

Under the age of 16;

Make less than $10,000 and are employed under Sec. 9(a)(1) defintion of "Employed";

Contribute $12,550 or more to House Services in a given year; or

At or above the age of 60.

Deductions

Members can reduce how much they owe to DOR if they purchased or did one of the following during the tax year:

Purchased an electric toothbrush with a two-minute timer built in ($10);

Attended college as a full-time student ($75);

Own a small business and are employed as defined in Sec. 9(a)(2) ($25);

Purchased a hybrid or electric vehicle ($55); and

Volunteered for at 10 hours per week ($60).

Filing of Taxes

Members must calculate how much, if any, they owe to DOR by filing a tax return for themselves. Businesses are not taxed. DOR is required to provide resources to assist you in calculating how much you owe. You can find necessary forms under the "Forms & Instructions" tab.

Forced Collection

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Members who fail to pay their fines within 60 days from the date of issuance shall be subject to forced collection. Forced collection gives DOR the authority to withdraw funds from bank accounts in the Member's name and sell assets in the Member's name to collect fine payments. DOR must inform the Member when they have 10 days left to pay before they are subject to forced collection.

Member Salaries

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In accordance with law, the House sets the salary and payment schedule for Members of the House. All payments are issued in May and December.

Speaker of the House - $50

Clerk of the House - $45

Chaplian, Sergeant-at-Arms, Health Advisor - $35

Agency Heads - $40

Member With No Paid Role - $26.70

Should a Member have multiple roles, the amounts shall only be added if they are in different pay grades. If both roles are in the same pay grade, they shall only be paid that respective pay grade as if they were in one role.