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Taxes and Budget

Legislature moving to curb ‘dark store theory’ tax assessments

A report on “dark store theory” by the Maine Center for Economic Policy said that when a big box retailer moves to a new location, it often […]

Sun Journal
Posted March 15, 2022
Tags Dark Stores, Property Tax, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget

Our View: Law would level playing field between communities, big retailers

Since 2015, large retailers in Maine have lowered their valuations by more than $16 million combined using this strategy, costing cities and towns hundreds of thousands of […]

Portland Press Herald
Posted March 14, 2022
Tags Dark Stores, Property Tax, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget

Maine House kicks off floor votes by lifting cap on clean syringes, taxing ‘dark stores’

A 2019 report by the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) found that of the 25 Maine towns with the highest retail sales, 17 had big box stores appeal […]

Beacon
Posted March 11, 2022
Tags Dark Stores, Property Tax, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness
Taxes and Budget

MECEP statement on advancement of bill to stop corporate tax avoidance

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) applauds the Legislature’s Taxation Committee for advancing efforts to stop corporations from exploiting a loophole to lower their […]

Posted March 10, 2022
Tags Economy, Tax Fairness, Tax Havens
Taxes and Budget

MECEP statement on passage of bill to stop corporate tax scheme

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) applauds the Maine House of Representatives’ bipartisan vote today to prevent big box retailers from using a tax scheme called […]

Posted March 9, 2022
Tags Dark Stores, Economy, Property Tax, Tax Fairness
Taxes and Budget

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

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 […]

Bangor Daily News
Posted March 7, 2022
Tags Budget, Dark Stores, Local, Property Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget

Opinion: Maine’s leaders must make the most out of historic surplus

When a state’s budget fully invests in its people and communities, everyone benefits. Today, Maine has a surplus and policymakers have an opportunity to improve people’s lives, get our […]

Beacon
Posted March 2, 2022
Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Maine’s Economy

Equal footing for Maine tribes

At its core, tribal sovereignty is about fairness. LD 1626, “An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement […]

James Myall
Posted February 25, 2022
Tags Economic Security, Economy, Inequality, Racial Equity, Tax Fairness
Taxes and Budget

LePage income tax plan punishes poor while enriching wealthy Mainers, advocates say

However, economic reports show that LePage-style economics significantly increase taxes for the bottom 80% of Maine families while enriching the wealthiest. In some instances under LePage’s tax policies, Maine’s […]

Beacon
Posted February 22, 2022
Tags Income Tax, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget

Ending tax haven abuse in Maine

By cleaning up loopholes in the corporate tax code that help corporations hide their US profits offshore, Maine can level the playing field for Main Street businesses […]

Sarah Austin
Posted February 17, 2022
Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
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