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PublishedJanuary 17, 2019
This year’s legislative session may pit Mills against her own party on taxes
Maine's new governor has vowed not to raise taxes in her first 2-year budget proposal, but Democratic lawmakers' agenda calls for more state spending.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2019
New year brings changes as Mainers begin to file tax returns
The standard deduction has roughly doubled, and those with dependent children and those who itemize deductions will see differences.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2019
House speaker proposes new tax to fund paid leave for Maine workers
Democrat Sara Gideon's bill would go beyond a federal law requiring most employers to give unpaid leave, and she says that would help Maine build ‘a strong, vibrant workforce.’
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2019
Government shutdown a stinging blow to Maine’s craft breweries
The federal bureau that approves company expansions and beer labels for out-of-state sales has been closed since Dec. 22, preventing breweries from introducing new releases outside Maine.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2019
Partial government shutdown leaves some small businesses in tax limbo
Ambiguities in the revised federal code mean self-employed Mainers in the real estate and insurance industries may have to file for an extension or submit best-guess numbers.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2019
Maine investor tax credit likely maxed out on first day
Applications received Wednesday for the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit would exceed the $5 million annual cap if all were approved.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2019
Startup investors camp out for Maine tax credit
The Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit program has become so popular that its overseers are asking the Legislature to triple its budget.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2019
Corporate tax cuts a boon to some Maine companies
However, one publicly traded company in the state says the cut actually will hurt its bottom line.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2018
Bill would allow local-option sales tax to help Maine cities raise revenue
Democratic Rep. Mike Sylvester of Portland says the measure would help service center communities pay for public services by exporting cost to tourists.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2018
What you need to know about the 5 questions on the Nov. 6 Maine ballot
Question 1 would increase taxes to pay for home health care workers; the others are bond issues.
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