GEORGETOWN
Two local state legislators and a Maine Revenue Service representative plan to host a forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Georgetown Community Center to help residents learn about avenues of tax relief available to them.
“ Many Maine residents may be eligible for a slidingscale rebate of up to $1,600 from the state of Maine if they pay more than 4 percent of their income in local property taxes, or over 20 percent in rent,” according to an announcement by Sen. Seth Goodall, D- Richmond, and Rep. Bruce MacDonald, DBoothbay.
The two legislators invite residents of Georgetown and surrounding communities to attend the forum, which will offer information about how to apply for the Maine Property Tax and Rent Refund Program, also known as the “Circuit Breaker.” They will also explain the homestead and veterans’ exemptions and welcome individual conversations about other state government.
Attendees are advised to bring complete copies of their 2010 state and federal income tax returns; or, for individuals who are not required to file tax returns, statements that identify all sources of income, such as Form SSA-1099 of 1099-R for 2009. They will also need either a copy of their property tax bill showing the total taxes paid on their primary residence from June 2010 to June 2011, or proof of rent paid during 2010, such as a lease or rent receipts.
The event is free and open to the public. The Georgetown Community Center is adjacent to Campbell Square and the Five Islands Cemetery at 19 Old Schoolhouse Road in Georgetown, across from the Five Islands Baptist Church.
Goodall plans to schedule similar events elsewhere in Sagadahoc County.
The Georgetown Board of Selectmen and the Georgetown Community Center helped coordinate Wednesday’s event.
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