MaineAmendment would update Maine's sales tax fairness credit
For tax years starting in 2026, the amendment lists higher sales tax fairness credits and higher income limits before those credits begin to shrink.
What it does
For tax years starting in 2026, the amendment lists higher maximum credits for single filers, joint filers, and heads of households, with extra amounts based on qualifying children or dependents.
For tax years starting in 2026, the credit starts to shrink above $34,000 for single filers, $51,000 for heads of households, and $68,000 for married joint filers.
The amendment describes annual inflation adjustments to the credit amounts and income limits starting in 2026.
Argument forEligible households might get a larger credit, which could help offset some of their costs.
Argument againstSome people with income above the listed limits might receive a smaller credit, since it shrinks as income rises.
More detail
The amendment describes higher maximum sales tax fairness credit amounts for tax years starting in 2026. The amounts apply to single filers, joint filers, and people filing as heads of households. The credit amount depends on filing status and the number of qualifying children or dependents. The listed amounts apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
The amendment describes income limits at which the credit starts to shrink. The listed starting limits are $34,000 for single filers, $51,000 for heads of households, and $68,000 for married joint filers. The credit is reduced by set amounts for each part of income above the applicable limit. These limits apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
The amendment describes annual inflation adjustments to credit amounts and income limits. The adjustments apply to the credit amounts and income limits used for the credit. The credit amount uses the Chained Consumer Price Index and any increase is rounded down to the next $5 amount. The adjustments begin in 2026 and apply each year afterward.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Became Law
- Died
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Apr 29Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)Died
- Apr 6On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
- Apr 6Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Apr 6PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Became Law
- Apr 2Reported Out - OTP-AM
- Apr 2In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Apr 2The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-615).Minor
- Apr 2Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
- Apr 2CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
- Apr 2Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
- Apr 2Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-615).Minor
- Apr 2Committee Amendment "A" (S-615) READ and ADOPTED.Minor
- Apr 2READ ONCE.Minor
- Apr 2Report READ and ACCEPTED.
- Mar 11Voted - OTP-AM
- Mar 11Work Session Held
- Jan 21Work Session Held - TABLED
- 2025
- Oct 17Work Session Held - TABLED
- Jun 25Carry Over Approved
- Jun 25CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- May 23Carry Over Requested
- May 21Work Session Held - TABLED
- May 7In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- May 7The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION.Minor
- May 7Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on TAXATION Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrenceIntroduced
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