‘Dark store theory’ leaves local residents paying more than their fair share in taxes

Bangor Daily News

Even if you have never heard of the “dark store theory,” odds are you’re paying the price for it.

While everyday Mainers and small business owners pay property taxes in order to support their municipalities’ schools, parks and emergency services, many large corporations are using the dark store theory to avoid paying their fair share.

Click here to read the full op-ed, first published March 7, 2022, in the Bangor Daily News.