124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 198 LR 303(01)
An Act To Recouple Maine Estate Tax with the Federal Estate Tax
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Knight of Livermore Falls
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $15,912,514 $1,381,138 $0 $0
Revenue
General Fund ($15,912,514) ($1,381,138) $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill requires Maine estate tax to conform to the Federal estate tax guidelines beginning January 1, 2009.  This conformity will reduce General Fund revenue by $15,912,514 in FY 2009-10 and $1,381,138 in FY 2010-11. The additional costs to Maine Revenue Services associated with complying with this change in tax law can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.