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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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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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump got $413 million from his father as family dodged taxes, Times report says
The investigation by the New York Times contradicts the president’s story that he made most of his money himself, with only a $1 million loan from his father.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats use change in tax code as political weapon in key House races
Although the Republican reforms cut taxes for many, candidates in high-income states tell voters that the cap on local and state tax deductions will hit them hard.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
New tax law to benefit low-income Mainers, avoid complications for companies
The state has now conformed with the federal tax code, providing $76 million in tax relief for individuals and businesses and making filing easier.
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Carol Palesky, outspoken anti-tax crusader, ex-convict, dies at 78
The former Topsham woman led an unsuccessful effort to cap property taxes in Maine in 2004 – after serving two jail sentences.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Alcohol a factor in fight between Maine and New Hampshire over millions in revenue
New Hampshire wants to sell more booze to out-of-staters so it’s offering them discounts – something Maine’s liquor agency dismisses as a ‘gimmick.’
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cynthia Dill: Being fiscally conservative means something different these days
President Trump, Gov. LePage & Co. use record debt as a good excuse to cut social programs.
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Portland’s $360 million budget expected to increase taxes 3.8%
The council passes the spending plan on a unanimous vote, preserving money for Fourth of July fireworks and increasing business licensing fees.
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LePage warns taxpayers that some may need to file amendments to their 2017 returns
But a liberal economic policy group says his warning applies only to a small number of businesses or individuals who take bonus depreciations or itemize deductions for high medical costs.