132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1211 LR 1359(03)
An Act Regarding Certain Definitions in the Sales and Use Tax Laws Affecting Rental Equipment and Automobiles Used in Transporting Goods
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $0 $362,000 $0
Revenue
General Fund $0 $0 ($362,000) $0
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $0 ($19,000) $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill would result in a one-time revenue decrease to the General Fund of $362,000 in fiscal year 2027-28 by allowing businesses that operate eight or fewer months per year to apply for a refund of sales and use tax paid on qualifying lease or rental property purchased on or after January 1, 2022 and before January 1, 2025. The fiscal note assumes all additional refunds allowed as a result of this bill would be claimed in fiscal year 2027-28. The bill would also result in a one-time revenue decrease to the Local Government Fund of $19,000 in fiscal year 2027-28.