taxes
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PublishedApril 14, 2019
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.
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PublishedApril 11, 2019
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.
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PublishedApril 9, 2019
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.
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PublishedApril 8, 2019
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.
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PublishedApril 2, 2019
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.
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PublishedApril 1, 2019
Commentary: Lowering Maine’s estate tax exemption would further shift tax burden to middle class
Proposals to broaden the state levy would slash investment in our workforce and economy.
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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 17, 2019
Jim Fossel: Democrats’ promised tax ‘cuts’? A shell game
Unsurprisingly, the new increase in state revenues to Maine cities and towns won't do anything to lower property taxes.
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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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