122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2026 LR 3116(01)
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Study Commission Regarding Liveable Wages Concerning Conformity with Federal Tax Laws
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Lerman of Augusta
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $45,112,084 $175,306,373 $176,414,562
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund  $0 $49,087 $64,135 $67,113
Revenue
General Fund  $0 ($45,062,997) ($175,242,238) ($176,347,449)
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 ($2,421,721) ($9,612,443) ($9,673,067)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Conforming to the federal law regarding the child care credit, personal exemption and the child tax credit is expected to reduce General Fund revenue by $45,062,997 in fiscal year 2006-07.  Maine Revenue Services will also require a General Fund appropriation of $49,087 in fiscal year 2006-07 for the administrative costs associated with these changes, including funds for one Tax Examiner position.