Taxes & Budget

Taxes are how we come together to pay for the things that build thriving communities and a higher quality of life for all Mainers.

Maine’s budget reflects our states priorities and taxes are how we pay for it. Maine’s tax code must ensure everyone, including the wealthiest and corporations, pays their fair share. By ensuring Maine has the resources it needs, we can build a strong, inclusive economy in which all Mainers can thrive.

Taxes and Budget

REPORT: How the Child Tax Credit was spent in Maine

The improved and expanded monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) has been one of the most successful and popular American Rescue Plan Act programs, providing flexibility to parents to buy food, make rent, afford child care, and other routine but essential family expenses.

Taxes and Budget

Policy Brief: Are Tax Giveaways Worth the Money?

Download the PDF version FULL REPORT SUMMARY Maine forgoes billions of dollars in revenue each year by giving out tax breaks. These tax giveaways are costly and […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted May 1, 2023

Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

The High Cost of Undervaluing Direct Care Work

Download the PDF version full report Summary Maine’s direct care workforce is in a fragile state. Low reimbursement rates for direct care work result in low pay, […]

MECEP

Posted April 26, 2023

Taxes and Budget

GRAPHIC SERIES: Yes, a state budget can change lives

Governor Mills’ budget proposal lays the foundation for Maine people and communities. State lawmakers can strengthen Maine’s economy even more — and make sure no one gets […]

MECEP

Posted January 30, 2023

Tags Budget, Caregiving, Child Tax Credit, Children, Education, Graphic Series, Housing

Taxes and Budget

Maine again has a chance to stop corporations from avoiding taxes

Last year, Congress failed to pass a proposal to limit corporations from avoiding income tax by reforming how corporate income taxes are determined. But the Maine legislature […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted January 30, 2023

Tags Revenue, Tax Fairness, Tax Havens, Taxes

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

To improve heating and housing relief bill, lawmakers should target relief more closely

Maine lawmakers are currently considering a $440 million proposal to provide emergency heating and housing relief this winter, according to a draft obtained by the Bangor Daily […]

James Myall

Posted December 6, 2022

Tags Economic Security, Economy

Taxes and Budget

REPORT: How the Child Tax Credit was spent in Maine

The improved and expanded monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) has been one of the most successful and popular American Rescue Plan Act programs, providing flexibility to parents […]

MECEP

Posted May 13, 2022

Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Poverty, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

A Better Path for Maine: The Case for Decriminalizing Drugs

Maine spends $111 million to punish people for using drugs. The return on this investment: record shattering overdose deaths, thousands of people held back from reaching their […]

MECEP

Posted March 21, 2022

Tags Budget, Revenue, Taxes

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Guidance for county spending of American Rescue Plan Act funds

The Maine Center for Economic Policy recently submitted this guidance to counties to help ensure ARPA funds adequately respond to local data-demonstrated needs and reduce inequality in […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted October 8, 2021

Taxes and Budget

Tax Policy Options: Maine needs progressive revenue solutions to build a stronger, fairer future

Download the PDF version Download The incoming Legislature has the opportunity to address longstanding problems in the state’s tax code that have made life harder for Maine […]

Sarah Austin

Posted January 27, 2021

Tags Budget, Estate Tax, Income Tax, Revenue, Sales Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

REPORT: Solving Maine’s Pandemic Revenue Crisis

States that responded to the Great Recession by maintaining or increasing state jobs and spending outperformed states, such as Maine, that responded with layoffs and spending cuts. […]

Sarah Austin

Posted September 28, 2020

Tags Budget, Coronavirus, Revenue, Taxes

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REPORT: How the Child Tax Credit was spent in Maine

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Policy Brief: Are Tax Giveaways Worth the Money?

The High Cost of Undervaluing Direct Care Work

GRAPHIC SERIES: Yes, a state budget can change lives

Maine again has a chance to stop corporations from avoiding taxes

To improve heating and housing relief bill, lawmakers should target relief more closely

REPORT: How the Child Tax Credit was spent in Maine

A Better Path for Maine: The Case for Decriminalizing Drugs

Guidance for county spending of American Rescue Plan Act funds

Tax Policy Options: Maine needs progressive revenue solutions to build a stronger, fairer future

REPORT: Solving Maine’s Pandemic Revenue Crisis