125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 140 LR 695(01)
An Act To Eliminate the Restriction on Net Operating Loss Carry-forwards
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Hunt of Buxton
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,843,000 ($190,000) ($247,000) ($380,000)
Revenue
General Fund ($1,843,000) $190,000 $247,000 $380,000
Other Special Revenue Funds ($97,000) $10,000 $13,000 $20,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Eliminating the restriction on net operating loss carry-forwards (NOLs) for individual taxpayers would allow individuals to deduct NOLs for the purposes of computing Maine income tax, reducing revenues to both the General Fund and revenue sharing in fiscal year 2011-12.