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Taxes and Budget

Expanding the Dependent Exemption Tax Credit is an investment in Maine’s future

Maine’s Dependent Exemption Tax Credit (DETC) is a vital investment in the state’s future. As Maine’s version of the child tax credit, it helps families with children […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted April 1, 2025
Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Economic Security
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Brief: Tax Policy Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

READ THE BRIEF At a glance Maine’s tax code is inadequate for current and future needs. Policies since 2011 have favored the wealthy and corporations, reducing resources […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted November 21, 2024
Tags Economic Security, Economy, Estate Tax, Income Tax, Property Tax, Sales Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiration is a chance for Tax Fairness to flourish

At a glance: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 expires in 2025, offering Congress a chance to reshape tax policy and reverse regressive measures […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted September 13, 2024
Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts
Taxes and Budget

Direct File advances tax fairness – Maine should opt in

For years, advocates have called for a free tax filing system to allow Americans to directly file their taxes with the IRS. But the powerful lobby of […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted July 10, 2024
Tags Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget

Tax policy hits and misses in the 2024 legislative session

The second session of the 131st legislature delivered some surprising tax policy proposals and outcomes. From a bipartisan proposal to raise taxes on wealthy households to a […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted April 26, 2024
Tags Corporate Power, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget

8 reasons to call foul on a Sea Dogs tax subsidy

With so many other unmet needs in our state, Maine taxpayer dollars should not be used to subsidize a privately owned sports management company. LD 2258, “An […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted March 20, 2024
Tags Budget, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget

The case for corporate transparency

Mainers work hard to support themselves and their communities. They pay taxes to fund the services communities need to thrive, like education, health care, and infrastructure. But […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted March 12, 2024
Tags Budget, Corporate Power, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness
Taxes and Budget

People with low- and middle-income fare better under Maine’s tax system

The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) released its updated Who Pays? report today, highlighting how state tax systems across the country, including Maine’s, impact income […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted January 9, 2024
Taxes and Budget

Business tax giveaways to watch in 2024

Each year the state of Maine gives away millions of public dollars in subsidies to businesses in the form of tax breaks. Often these tax breaks are […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted December 5, 2023
Tags Budget, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget

Hollywood strike highlights unfairness of film tax subsidies

As the Hollywood actors strike continues, it’s a stark reminder that all workers are essential, and no industry can operate without them. The Screen Actors Guild and […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted October 3, 2023
Tags Corporate Power, Economy, Employment, Job Quality, Tax Breaks, Unions, Wages
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