122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 452 LR 0966(01)
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Holiday
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Hutton of Bowdoinham
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Establishing a sales tax holiday for one weekend in February is expected to reduce sales tax revenue by approximately $25 million to $50 million per year.  Maine Revenue Services will also require a one-time General Fund appropriation for the related administrative costs.