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ME LD1735

Bill

Status

Enrolled

6/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stacey Guerin

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates a Maine state income tax deduction of up to $1,000 per eligible individual for contributions to qualified ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) program accounts, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2025

  • ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities, established under the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014

  • Income limits apply: deduction unavailable when federal adjusted gross income exceeds $100,000 for single filers and married filing separately, or $200,000 for married joint filers and heads of household

  • Aligns tax treatment of ABLE account contributions with existing deductions for Section 529 qualified tuition program contributions

Legislative Description

An Act to Provide an Income Tax Deduction for Certain Contributions to a Qualified Achieving a Better Life Experience Program Account

Income 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

Taxation4/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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