Undocumented immigrants contribute more than $15M in Maine taxes per year, study says

The Maine Center for Economic Policy said the study conducted by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy revealed undocumented immigrants in Maine contributed $15.6 million in […]

WABI

Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Immigration, Taxes

Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

Undocumented immigrants in Maine pay $15.6 million in state and local taxes, study finds

James Myall, with the left-leaning Maine Center for Economic Policy, which was not involved in the study, said one way to help more immigrants access legal employment […]

Maine Public

Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Immigration, Taxes

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Undocumented immigrants contribute more than $15M in Maine taxes per year, study says

“With a plateauing workforce and an aging population, Maine should welcome everyone who wants to work. What this report quantifies is what we’ve known all along: all […]

WMTW

Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Immigration, Taxes

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Study finds undocumented immigrants in Maine contributed $15.6 million in taxes

An analysis last fall from the progressive Maine Center for Economic Policy found Maine has a plateauing workforce, in part due to an aging population, and suggested immigration […]

Maine Morning Star

Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Immigration, Taxes

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Undocumented immigrants contribute millions in taxes to Maine

A new report from the Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) confirms undocumented immigrants contribute to the strength of our economy and the health of public […]

James Myall

Posted July 31, 2024

Tags Federal, Immigration, Revenue, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Direct File advances tax fairness – Maine should opt in

For years, advocates have called for a free tax filing system to allow Americans to directly file their taxes with the IRS. But the powerful lobby of […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted July 10, 2024

Tags 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

Meet the Private Equity Firm Squeezing America for Baseball Stadium Subsidies

For example, earlier this year, the Maine legislature approved a $2 million tax credit for Diamond Baseball Holdings to upgrade the stadium of the Portland Sea Dogs, […]

Boondoggle

Posted May 17, 2024

Tags Budget, Corporate Power, 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

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Undocumented immigrants contribute more than $15M in Maine taxes per year, study says

Undocumented immigrants in Maine pay $15.6 million in state and local taxes, study finds

Undocumented immigrants contribute more than $15M in Maine taxes per year, study says

Study finds undocumented immigrants in Maine contributed $15.6 million in taxes

Undocumented immigrants contribute millions in taxes to Maine

Direct File advances tax fairness – Maine should opt in

Wednesday Sit-Down: Making taxes easier for Mainers

Letter: Invest in Maine people and communities

Meet the Private Equity Firm Squeezing America for Baseball Stadium Subsidies

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