by taxnick on April 7, 2010
A proposal to delay for a year the implementation dates of Maine’s tax-reform law is near final approval in the Legislature. Gov. John Baldacci supports the bill.
The tax-reform law enacted last year extends Maine’s sales tax to a number of currently untaxed services and lowers the state’s top income tax rate. But a Republican-backed people’s [...]
by taxnick on November 27, 2009
It takes Sgt. Charles Denault barely two minutes to spot a dozen cars with out-of-state license plates parked in driveways and outside houses and apartments.
Driving his cruiser along this streets of coastal Kittery, Denault is on the lookout for vehicles registered in other states — especially New Hampshire — but owned by people who live [...]
by taxnick on September 23, 2009
A conservative public policy group said Wednesday that Maine’s new tax law is unconstitutional and that it’s prepared to file a lawsuit to overturn it.
People moving into or out of the state, as well as out-of-staters who work in Maine, could end up paying thousands of dollars more in income taxes than full-time residents under [...]
by taxnick on September 3, 2009
The first training seminar regarding the new sales tax law for businesses will be held Monday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Recent legislation has made a number of changes to the sales, use, and service provider tax laws.
The Maine Revenue Service is holding a number of seminars for business owners to explain the changes.
Monday’s sessions will [...]
by taxnick on July 18, 2009
A people’s veto effort to overturn Maine’s newly enacted tax code changes is struggling financially. Reports show it’s just raised $50.
The Republican-led effort targets changes in sales and income tax policy. Opponents are trying to collect more than 55,000 signatures to put the repeal question before voters in November.
Maine Public Radio reports GOP leaders say [...]