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ME LD1056
Bill
Status
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Edward Crockett
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AI Summary
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Prepaid wireless telecommunications services will be subject to Maine's sales tax by including them within the definition of "prepaid calling service"
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Prepaid wireless telecommunications services will be exempt from Maine's service provider tax
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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
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Applies retroactively to sales occurring on or after July 1, 2022
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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