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Taxes

Published
January 24, 2017

Charles Lawton: Decisions on tax reform, public spending hinge on defining terms

It won't be easy to determine what's 'fair' and what's 'effective' for the 490 broadly different municipalities in Maine.
Published
January 15, 2017

What LePage’s tax plan would mean for you

The governor's final effort to reduce the income tax follows previous rounds of tax cutting, including at the low end of the income spectrum.
Published
January 3, 2017

Charles Lawton: Our better angels can’t prevail if we’re too hung up over the details

Let's resist the temptation to turn timid when faced with an opportunity to better the greater good.
Published
December 7, 2016

LePage urges lawmakers to alter voter initiatives on minimum wage and tax surcharge

The governor makes the remarks before administering the oath of office to the newly elected members of the 128th Legislature.
Published
October 8, 2016

Commentary: Question 2 sabotages Maine’s economy, ultimately hurting education

The referendum question would depress growth and raise less overall tax revenue, not more.

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Published
October 7, 2016

M.D. Harmon: Claims of Trump tax ‘offense’ ignore federal law’s true meaning

His use of losses to offset gains is something done every year by a million business owners.
Published
September 15, 2016

Maine Voices: Review Trump’s economic ideas, then ask, ‘Will they do what’s needed?’

A comparison with Hillary Clinton's proposals shows that your vote this fall will affect your financial future.
Published
August 30, 2016

EpiPen maker’s tax-reduction moves take spotlight

The pharmaceutical giant Mylan that sharply raised EpiPen prices has pushed its tax rates to new lows.
Published
August 17, 2016

Campaign team shakeup won’t change Trump, Clinton says

'There is no new Donald Trump. This is it,' she says at a rally in Cleveland where she also contrasted his tax program with hers.
Published
July 21, 2016

Letter to the editor: Maine voters should reject costly Question 2

Re: “Maine Voices: Maine Children’s Alliance supports Stand Up for Students question” (July 15): The real name of statewide referendum Question 2 is “An Act To Establish the Fund To Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education.” If only more money could help education. What is the definition of doing the same thing over and […]