Sales Tax Seminars
MAINE REVENUE SERVICES
SALES & USE TAX SEMINARS
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Fall 2009 Schedule
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Recent Legislative changes to
Sales, Use and Service Provider Taxes
Recent legislation has made a number of changes to the sales, use and service provider tax laws affecting a wide range of taxpayers. Maine Revenue (“MRS”) is committed to providing accessible and affordable educational opportunities to as many taxpayers as possible. In an effort to reduce your travel time, eliminate the need for you to leave your business during normal work hours and to make these sessions affordable, these seminars are being provided at numerous locations across the state, during the afternoon and evening hours and at no charge.
Agenda will focus on the upcoming changes regarding:
- The expansion of sales tax to the following services:
- Amusement, entertainment and recreational services
- Personal property services
- Installation, repair and maintenance services and
- Transportation and courier services
- The increase in tax rates on prepared food, lodging, short term auto rentals and liquor for on-premises consumption.
- New definitions of candy and soft drink.
- Applying sales tax to rental payments and lease payments
- An airport transportation fee on taxicabs and limousine operators
- Applying sales tax to residential long distance telephone service
In addition, the agenda will also cover other legislative changes like:
- Additional sales tax exemptions
- Change in sales tax treatment of park model recreational vehicles
- The expansion of the motor oil premium fees to pre-packaged motor oil and
- Change in tax rates on smokeless tobacco products
The presenters will also review MRS’ electronic services that are available, such as the MRS website, internet filing, EZ pay applications and Telefile system. If time permits, the presenters will be available to address your general questions regarding the administration of the sales, use and service provider tax law.
On the next page you will find a listing of the many locations across the state where these seminars will take place. Each location has two sessions; one from 1pm to 4pm and the other from 6pm to 9pm. Both sessions each day will be providing the same information. These sessions are free. No pre-registration is needed. Due to the question and answer format of this years sales tax seminars, no CPE credits or attendance certificates will be provided.
Dates & Locations
Afternoon session: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Evening session: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
| Day |
2009 |
Town/City |
Location (for directions please refer to the web address listed) |
| Monday |
Aug 31 |
Augusta |
Augusta Civic Center, North Wing, 76 Community Drive
www. augustaciviccenter .org |
| Tuesday |
Sept 1 |
Bethel |
Bethel Inn, 21 Broad Street
www.bethelinn.com |
| Wednesday |
Sept 2 |
Farmington |
University of Maine, Olsen Student Center, North Dining Hall, High St.
www.umf.maine.edu |
| Thursday |
Sept 3 |
Waterville |
Holiday Inn, 375 Main Street
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/wvlme |
| Tuesday |
Sept 8 |
Belfast |
University of Maine Hutchinson Center, Belmont Ave
www.hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu |
| Wednesday |
Sept 9 |
Rockport |
Samoset Resort, 220 Warrenton Street
www.samosetresort.com |
| Thursday |
Sept 10 |
Bath |
Kennebec Tavern, Sequin Hall, 119 Commercial Street
www.kennebectavern.com |
| Monday |
Sept 14 |
Ellsworth |
Holiday Inn, 215 High Street
www.holidayinn.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/elwme |
| Tuesday |
Sept 15 |
Machias |
University of Maine , Science Lecture Hall
www.umm.maine.edu |
| Wednesday |
Sept 16 |
Calais |
Washington County Community College , St. Croix Lecture Hall www.wccc.me.edu |
| Thursday |
Sept 17 |
Bangor |
Ramada Inn, 357 Odlin Road
www.bangorramada.com |
| Monday |
Sept 21 |
Wells |
York County Community College , Cafeteria, 112 College Drive
www.yccc.edu |
| Tuesday |
Sept 22 |
Saco |
Holiday Inn Express, 352 North Street
www.hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/scame |
| Wednesday |
Sept 23 |
Portland |
Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress Street
www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-portland-maine-ME061 |
| Thursday |
Sept 24 |
Freeport |
Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park Street
www.hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=PWMFDGI |
| Monday |
Oct 5 |
Medway |
Gateway Inn, Route 157
www.medwaygateway.com |
| Tuesday |
Oct 6 |
Bangor |
Ramada Inn, 357 Odlin Road
www.bangorramada.com |
| Wednesday |
Oct 7 |
Dover-Foxcroft |
Center Theater, 20 East Main Street
www.centertheatre.org |
| Thursday |
Oct 8 |
Lewiston |
Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant Street, Theater Room
www.ramada.com |
| Tuesday |
Oct 13 |
Skowhegan |
Ken’s Celebration Center, 201 Madison Avenue
http://kensfamilyrestaurant.com |
| Wednesday |
Oct 14 |
Augusta |
Augusta Civic Center, North Wing, 76 Community Drive
www. augustaciviccenter .org |
| Thursday |
Oct 15 |
Portland |
Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress Street
www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-portland-maine-ME061 |
| Monday |
Oct 19 |
St. Agatha |
Lakeview Restaurant, 9 Lakeview Drive
www.connectmaine.com/lakeviewrestaurant |
| Tuesday |
Oct 20 |
Caribou |
Caribou Inn and Convention Center, Route 1
www.caribouinn.com |
| Wednesday |
Oct 21 |
Presque Isle |
Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center, Route 1
www.presqueisleinn.com |
| Thursday |
Oct 22 |
Houlton |
Shiretown Motor Inn, 282 North Road
www.shiretownmotorinn.com/ |
| Thursday |
Oct 29 |
So. Paris (6pm - 9pm only) |
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 256 Main Street
http://www.sad17.k12.me.us/schools/ohchs/
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For additional information, call:
207-624-9693
