The measure to allow municipalities to collect a 1% sales tax is supported by the mayors of some of Maine’s largest cities, but it faces an uncertain fate as it heads to the full Legislature for a vote.
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Rep. Terry: Hardworking Mainers should receive a ‘cost of living refund’
L.D. 1491 would replace the Maine earned income tax credit with a bigger credit available to more people.
Lawmakers hear proposals aimed at easing tax bite on Maine homeowners
The bills that went before the Taxation Committee would all increase the amount of property value exempt from local taxes, but some would apply only to older residents.
Republicans call for state income tax cut, warn against Democratic agenda
A group of prominent Republicans gathered with supporters at the State House on Monday, the tax filing deadline in most states, to highlight Maine’s tax burden and call for spending restraint.
Our View: What to do about Maine’s tax burden
The Legislature should start by fully funding revenue sharing and state education funding.
Jim Fossel: Republicans missing chance to shape sensible policy on inequality
Bipartisan progress has been made in criminal justice reform – expanding school choice and simplifying the tax code would also appeal to a wide swath of voters.
Commentary: Local-option tax the wrong solution to Maine communities’ funding challenges
Instead, we should finally pass a state budget that fully funds revenue sharing and aid to local schools.
Taxpayers finding costly surprises in their 2018 returns
Analysts say many payroll departments withheld too little income tax last year, requiring workers to make up the shortfall.
Angus King targets IRS for auditing poor Mainers more than most Americans
Piscataquis and Washington counties have more than their fair share of tax audits.
Proposal to increase Maine gas tax in summer going nowhere fast
Lawmakers will consider other measures to address the chronic underfunding of Maine’s highway system.