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Posted inNation & World, News
You can keep more money from the IRS next year, thanks to inflation
The standard deduction – the baseline amount of income that filers can collect tax free – will increase to $13,850 for individuals and $27,700 for married couples.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
New tax stabilization program for older Mainers gets off to rocky start
The work of answering questions and verifying applications is falling to municipal assessors on top of their regular duties.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump Organization, CFO’s tax fraud trial set for October
Capping an extraordinary week in Donald Trump’s post-presidency, a New York judge ordered Friday that his company and its longtime finance chief stand trial in the fall on tax fraud charges.
Posted inTimes Record
Volunteers work to keep Mainers in need from missing relief checks
A network of volunteers continues to help low-income Mainers file state tax returns so they can claim their $850 COVID relief checks.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Better than Build Back Better
The Inflation Reduction Act is different from its predecessor in several respects. Chief among them? It passed the Senate.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: New budget deal would be a big win for Congress and the country
From carbon emissions and drug prices to a new minimum corporation tax, the Inflation Reduction Act is ambitious in its scope.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Small businesses like mine deserve a level playing field
I pay my fair share toward the communities we all want. Let’s make billionaires and corporations do the same.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Gov. Mills doesn’t support suspending state gas tax
She says legislative approval would be required to do as President Biden urged when he called on Congress Wednesday to suspend the federal tax on gas and diesel.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sen. Pouliot: Tax policy is truly in the eye of the beholder
Who qualifies for Maine’s $850 rebate reflects the Republican belief that if the government is fully funded, any excess revenues should be returned to those who contributed it.