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PublishedMarch 27, 2019
Mayors ask lawmakers to let cities and towns raise revenue with local sales taxes
Bills considered Wednesday would allow municipalities to increase the sales tax within their borders. Opponents say the new taxes would hurt businesses.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2019
Commentary: Gov. Mills’ budget raises concerns about unsustainable taxes and spending
There's little room in the $8 billion-plus proposal to accommodate the unexpected.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2019
Seasonal gas tax targeting tourists in Maine may be a tough sell
A Gorham lawmaker's bill would increase the tax 23% between June and November, but tourism officials warn it might keep visitors away.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2019
LePage-era rule to help seniors avoid property tax foreclosure to stay … for now
State lawmakers shelve bipartisan efforts to revisit the law governing how cities and towns recoup back taxes from the elderly.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2019
Taxation committee postpones action on China’s opt-out tax bill
Legislators will seek the opinion of the attorney general on the constitutionality of a bill that would allow municipalities to choose whether to tax business equipment and personal property.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2019
Lawmakers say state should take back full cost of teacher retirement to ease burden on school districts
Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, says reversing the budgeting change by former Gov. Paul LePage would provide 'one of the most direct forms of property tax relief.'
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2019
Maine’s next 2-year budget focuses on funding education and Medicaid expansion – with no new taxes
Gov. Janet Mills proposes an $8 billion plan that would increase General Fund spending 11%, saying Maine can afford to put more money into schools, public safety and municipal revenue sharing.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2019
Sen. Susan Collins: Give all taxpayers a PIN and save billions of dollars
Collins' bill proposes giving taxpayers an IRS personal identification number (PIN) to provide an extra layer of protection against fraud.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2019
U.S. budget deficit to hit $897 billion this year
Predictions indicate economic growth will slow as the effects of the president's tax cuts for businesses drop off.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2019
Q&A: How new law, gov’t shutdown can impact tax season
Tax filing officially opens for individuals on Monday, Jan. 28.
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