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ME LD1504

Bill

Status

Failed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Farrin

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates a refundable tax credit for Maine businesses with less than $2,400,000 in annual gross sales to offset credit and debit card transaction fees charged by card issuers

  • Credit amount is capped at the lesser of actual transaction fees paid or 2.5% of sales taxes remitted to the state by the business

  • Eligible businesses must be located in Maine and accept credit or debit cards as payment for goods or services

  • Businesses claiming the credit must maintain records of fees paid and total annual sales

  • State Tax Assessor may adopt routine technical rules to implement the credit program

Legislative Description

An Act to Support Small Businesses by Providing a Refundable Tax Credit to Certain Businesses to Offset Credit and Debit Card Transaction Fees

Income Tax

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services5/13/2025
Taxation4/8/2025

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