The Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit program has become so popular that its overseers are asking the Legislature to triple its budget.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lagging enforcement paves way for tax fraud
The gutting of the IRS lets the rich dodge their obligations while the rest of us pay.
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Posted inBusiness
Corporate tax cuts a boon to some Maine companies
However, one publicly traded company in the state says the cut actually will hurt its bottom line.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: County governments could make local-option taxes work
There’s wisdom in a regional approach to revenue distribution.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Municipalities should work together for prosperous future
The Greater Portland Council of Governments and other groups will get results with state support.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Aquaculture editorial overlooks real objections
Locals will share the burden of having an industrial facility in town, but not the benefits.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Tax fight could unify Maine Republicans
If legislators hold the line on any proposed increases, it could bode well for them in upcoming elections.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Judge’s ruling declaring ACA unconstitutional is a good thing
If it stands, the federal government will have less control over us and the states will be free to develop their own health care systems.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Europe’s ‘tech tax’ is a mistake in the making
The proposal could hurt consumers and erode competitiveness – while still not getting Silicon Valley behemoths to pay their fair share.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Bill would allow local-option sales tax to help Maine cities raise revenue
Democratic Rep. Mike Sylvester of Portland says the measure would help service center communities pay for public services by exporting cost to tourists.