Maine shows that Donald Trump’s ‘no taxes on tips’ idea could be messy

James Myall, an analyst with the liberal Maine Center for Economic Policy, agreed with Posik that state lawmakers could adjust Maine laws to conform with no federal […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted August 19, 2024

Tags Income Tax, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

No taxes on tips? What this could mean for Maine

“Some of the lowest income folks wouldn’t benefit from this kind of policy,” said James Myall, Economic Policy Analyst for the Maine Center for Economic Policy. “They […]

WMTW

Posted August 15, 2024

Tags Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Wednesday Sit-Down: Making taxes easier for Mainers

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Maura Pillsbury, analyst from the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS 13 to talk about taxes in Maine. Click […]

WGME

Posted June 12, 2024

Tags Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Wednesday Sit Down

Taxes and Budget

Letter: Invest in Maine people and communities

Mainers cannot work if they are not healthy and lack access to stable, affordable housing or child care. They cannot support local businesses if they have no […]

Bangor Daily News

Posted May 28, 2024

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

Taxes and Budget

Opinion: Gov. Mills is choosing austerity over the people of Maine

Raising revenue – especially from the wealthiest Mainers who have the most ability to pay – is a solution that is popular with the public, enjoys broad […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted May 10, 2024

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

Taxes and Budget

MECEP statement on Governor Mills’ veto of LD 1231

AUGUSTA, Maine — Garrett Martin, president & CEO at the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP), released the following statement in reaction to Governor Mills’ veto of […]

Posted April 26, 2024

Tags Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Tax policy hits and misses in the 2024 legislative session

The second session of the 131st legislature delivered some surprising tax policy proposals and outcomes. From a bipartisan proposal to raise taxes on wealthy households to a […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted April 26, 2024

Tags Corporate Power, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Statement on supplemental budget

AUGUSTA, Maine — Garrett Martin, president & CEO at the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP), released the following statement in reaction to the budget approved by […]

Posted April 23, 2024

Tags Budget, Child Care, Corporate Power, Direct Care Work, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Wages

Taxes and Budget

Wednesday Sit Down: tax issues around the region

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS 13 to discuss tax issues around the state […]

WGME

Posted April 17, 2024

Tags Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Wednesday Sit Down

Taxes and Budget

Bill to increase taxes on top earners is a step toward a fairer tax code and could be modified to deliver an even bigger boost to Mainers struggling with rising costs

Maine Center for Economic Policy applauds the passage of LD 1231, “An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets” […]

MECEP

Posted April 12, 2024

Tags Budget, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

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Maine shows that Donald Trump’s ‘no taxes on tips’ idea could be messy

No taxes on tips? What this could mean for Maine

Wednesday Sit-Down: Making taxes easier for Mainers

Letter: Invest in Maine people and communities

Opinion: Gov. Mills is choosing austerity over the people of Maine

MECEP statement on Governor Mills’ veto of LD 1231

Tax policy hits and misses in the 2024 legislative session

Statement on supplemental budget

Wednesday Sit Down: tax issues around the region

Bill to increase taxes on top earners is a step toward a fairer tax code and could be modified to deliver an even bigger boost to Mainers struggling with rising costs