125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1137 LR 896(01)
An Act To Conform Business Expense Deductions to Federal Law
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Knight of Livermore Falls
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 $5,723,097 $1,532,916 ($1,577,295) ($1,261,837)
Revenue
General Fund ($5,723,097) ($1,532,916) $1,577,295 $1,261,837
Other Special Revenue Funds ($301,216) ($80,680) $83,016 $66,412
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Permitting businesses to claim business expense deductions for purchases to the same extent as permitted by federal law will reduce General Fund revenue and reduce revenue sharing in fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13.  Beginning in fiscal year 2013-14, General Fund revenues will increase as well as revenue sharing owing to the smaller depreciation allowances that are anticipated to commence in that fiscal year.