Jun 12, 2015 | Business News, Economics, Editorials, Governor LePage, Maine House, Taxation
By Dana Doran and Jon Olson Special to the Press HeraldAUGUSTA — As the 127th Maine Legislature attempts to complete its first session, the topic of tax reform is certainly dominating the conversation, with most of the conversation focused on income taxes.Certainly,...
Nov 16, 2012 | Business Impact, Business News, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulations, Governor LePage, SCOTUS, Taxation
Maine Issues Letter to Federal Health Officials Opting Out of Health Insurance Exchanges AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage today reiterated his recommendation that the State of Maine will not develop a state-based health insurance exchange as part of the...
Aug 2, 2012 | Business Impact, Economics, News, Taxation
The Maine Turnpike Authority Board of Directors voted Thursday on a tentative toll increase scheme that would raise $21 million a year…the plan would[also] raise commercial truck rates… Read more in the Portland Press Herald
Jun 28, 2012 | Business Impact, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulations, General, SCOTUS, Taxation
The Supreme Court, in a landmark ruling Thursday, upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The court on Thursday handed Obama a campaign-season victory in rejecting arguments that Congress went...
Nov 30, 2011 | Business Impact, Business News, Taxation
AUGUSTA, Maine — Many Maine employers will see a slight increase in the taxes they pay to fund the state’s unemployment system come January. But even a small increase has employers upset, although not surprised… [snip] The amount of the increase ranges from...
Jun 28, 2011 | Economics, Taxation
10 Tax-Unfriendly States for Retirees 2011 by Mary Beth Franklin Friday, June 24, 2011 Some states offer attractive tax benefits for retirees. Then there are these ten tax hells, which have earned a place on our “do not live here for your second act” list...