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ME LD1056

Bill

Status

Enrolled

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Edward Crockett

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prepaid wireless telecommunications services will be subject to Maine's sales tax by including them within the definition of "prepaid calling service"

  • Prepaid wireless telecommunications services will be exempt from Maine's service provider tax

  • Creates a new statutory definition for "prepaid wireless telecommunications service" as cellular or wireless service paid in advance and sold in predetermined units or dollars that decline with use

  • Applies retroactively to sales occurring on or after July 1, 2022

  • Service provider taxes already paid on prepaid wireless services before the effective date are not eligible for refunds or credits

Legislative Description

An Act to Clarify the Tax Treatment of Prepaid Wireless Telecommunications Service in Maine

Sales And Use Tax

Last Action

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Taxation3/25/2025
Energy, Utilities And Technology3/12/2025

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