Maine Democrats tack millionaire tax onto Janet Mills’ final spending plan

Bangor Daily News

The millionaire tax looks to be the biggest addition to the budget proposal. Democrats said the 2% tax on income over $1 million would apply to just over 2,600 income tax filers, generating $150 million over two years. This matched a proposal from Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, that is a priority for progressive groups including the Maine Center for Economic Policy.

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