2020 - 2022 Tax Alerts

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2020

  • January (PDF)
    • Maine Legislature to Consider Conformity with Recent Federal Tax Law Changes
  • March (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services Temporarily Limits Public Access
  • March - #2 (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services Announces Limited Telephone Taxpayer Assistance
  • March - #3 (PDF)
    • Maine Income Tax Payment and Filing Deadline
  • March - #4 (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services is Accepting Income Tax Payments and Returns
  • March - #5 (PDF)
    • Governor Extends Application Deadlines For Certain Property Tax Exemptions
  • April (PDF)
    • Governor Extends Current Use Tax Deadline
    • Maine Revenue Services Announces Staff Change
  • April - #2 (PDF)
    • 2020 Maine Property Tax Institute Canceled
  • April - #3 (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services ("MRS") Reminder: Sales Tax and Withholding Tax Deadlines Remain Unchanged
  • April - #4 (PDF)
    • Governor Changes Extended Deadline for Current Use Applications
    • Updated Property Tax Bulletins
      • Bulletin No. 20 - Farmland Tax Law
      • Bulletin No. 27 - Business Equipment Reimbursement ("BETR")
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Rule 202, "Tree Growth Tax Law Valuations"
  • April - #5 (PDF)
    • Maine State Government Extends Deadline for Certain Maine Estimated and Final Fiscal-Year Tax Payments to July 15th
  • May (PDF)

    • Governor Provides Municipalities With Increased Flexibility In Setting Due Dates and Interest Rates For Local Property Taxes

    • Governor Extends Definition of “Disaster Period” For Certain Maine Sales Tax and Income Tax Provisions

    • 2020 Maine Tax Law Changes

    • MRS Frequently Asked Questions – COVID-19

    • MRS Reminder: Sales Tax and Withholding Tax Deadlines Remain Unchanged
  • June (PDF)
    • Maine RevenueServices (MRS) Reminder: Sales Tax and Withholding Tax Deadlines Remain Unchanged
    • MRS Sales and Use Tax Reminder: Pesticide Container Fee Change
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
    • MRS Announces Staff Change
    • New Real Estate Sales Lookup Application
    • Maine Property Tax School Going Online for 2020
  • June - #2 (PDF)
    • Governor Mills Considering Conformity Legislation in Response to Recent Federal Tax Law Changes  
  • July (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services (MRS) Issues Guidance Relative to Nonconformity with Recent Federal Tax Law Changes for Tax Years 2018 and 2019
  • July - #2 (PDF)
    • Additional Guidance on Extension of Time to File Homestead Exemption Applications
  • September (PDF)
    • Maine Adopts Emergency Rule Regarding Adult Use Marijuana
    • New MRS Career Listserv
    • 2020 Maine Tax Practitioner Institute and 2020 Maine Tax Forum (presented by SCORE Maine)
  • October (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services Extends Corporate Filing Deadline to November 16, 2020
  • October - #2 (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services Announces Tax Relief Updates for COVID-19 Emergency Period
  • October - #3 (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services Rulemaking Activity
      • Rule 812 Amended (Emergency Rulemaking)
  • October - #4 (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services Rulemaking Activity
      • Rule 807 Proposed Amendments
  • November (PDF)
    • 2021 Maine Individual Income Tax Withholding Tables
    • MRS Frequently Asked Questions - COVID-19
    • 2021 State of Maine Individual Income Tax Rates
  • December (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services Rulemaking Activity
      • Rule 812 Proposed Amendments
  • December - #2 (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services Rulemaking Activity
      • Rule 807 Amended

2021

  • January (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services Rulemaking Activity
      • Rule 301 Proposed Amendments
      • Rule 302 Proposed Amendments
  • January - #2 (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services Announces 2021 Tax Filing Season
  • February (PDF) 
    • Maine Revenue Services ("MRS") Provides Taxpayer Guidance, Opens e-File February 12, 2021
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Rule 812 Amended
    • MRS Additional Guidance
      • Maine Taxable Income
        • Unemployment Compensation
        • Federal and State Grants and Loan Forgiveness
      • Statutory Residency
      • Sales Tax Nexus: Registration and Collection Duty Requirements
    • Careers at MRS
  • February - #2 (PDF)
    • Maine Revenue Services ("MRS") 2020 Individual Income Tax Form Changes
    • MRS Provides Guidance for Owners of Pass-Through Entities Claiming the Maine Capital Investment Credit (MCIC) for Tax Years 2019 and 2020
    • Updates to Form 2210ME and Form 2220ME: Underpayment of Estimated Tax
    • Careers at MRS 
  • February - #3 (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Rule 205 Proposed Amendments
    • Careers at MRS
  • March (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Rule 202, "Tree Growth Tax Law Valuations"
  • March - #2 (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Rule 301 Amended
      • Rule 302 Amended
    • Updated Sales Tax Bulletins
      • Bulletin No. 60 - Sales of Medical Marijuana and Related Products
      • Bulletin No. 61 - Sales of Adult Use Marijuana and Related Products
    • Careers at MRS
  • March - #3 (PDF)
    • Extension of State Income Tax Deadline to May 17, 2021
    • Enactment of a Bipartisan Supplemental Budget Supporting Maine Businesses & Workers
    • Careers at MRS
  • March - #4 (PDF)
    • Extended Deadlines for Property Tax Exemption and Current Use Applications Continue for 2021 Taxes
    • Careers at MRS
  • April (PDF)
    • Maine Now Conforms To Most Federal Tax Law Changes Enacted on or before December 31, 2020
    • Careers at MRS
  • April - #2 (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Rule 205 Amended
    • Careers at MRS
  • April - #3 (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Rule 102, "Electronic Funds Transfer," Proposed Amendments
      • Rule 103, "Recordkeeping and Retention," Proposed Amendments
      • Rule 104, "Filing of Maine Tax Returns," Proposed Amendments
      • Rule 201, "Rules of Procedure Used to Develop State Valuation," Proposed Amendments
    • Adopted Rule
      • Rule 202, "Tree Growth Tax Law Valuations - 2021"
    • Careers at MRS
  • June (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Rule 201 Amended
    • Careers at MRS
  • June - #2 (PDF)
    • COVID-19 Tax Provisions to Expire
    • Careers at MRS
  • July (PDF)
    • Maine Tax Portal to Provide Improved Access, Functionality for All Maine Tax Types
    • Careers at MRS
  • July - #2 (PDF)
    • Important Information Law Change Effective July 1, 2021 Marijuana Excise Tax
    • Careers at MRS
  • July - #3 (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Amended Rule 102, "Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)"
      • Amended Rule 103, "Recordkeeping and Retention"
      • Amended Rule 104, "Filing Maine Tax Returns"
      • Proposed Rule 803, "Withholding Tax Reports and Payments"
    • Careers at MRS
  • July - #4 (PDF)
    • MRS Frequently Asked Questions - COVID-19
    • 2021 State Tax Symposium
    • Careers at MRS
  • August (PDF)
    • Sales Tax Bulletin Updates
      • Bulletin No. 12 - Retailers of Food Products
      • Bulletin No. 41 - Medicines, Medical Equipment and Prosthetic Devices
    • Disaster Relief Payments FAQ
    • 2021 State Tax Symposium
    • Careers at MRS
  • September (PDF)
    • Maine Tax Portal Will be Implemented in October 2021
    • 2021 State Tax Symposium
    • Careers at MRS
  • September - #2 (PDF)
    • 2021 Maine Tax Law Changes
    • Sales Tax Bulletin Updates
    • 2021 State Tax Symposium
    • Tax Training Offered by SCORE Maine
    • Careers at MRS
  • October (PDF)
    • MRS Tax Compliance and Tax Collection Telephone Assistance Closing at 12:00 Noon Friday, October 8, 2021
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Amended Rule 803, "Withholding Tax Reports and Payments"
    • Tax Training Offered by SCORE Maine
    • Careers at MRS
  • October - #2 (PDF)
    • The New Maine Tax Portal Is Now Available
    • Tax Professionals Can Utilize Maine Tax Portal
    • Careers at MRS
  • November (PDF)
    • Sales Tax Bulletin Update
      • Bulletin No. 111 - General Information Bulletin
    • 2022 Maine Individual Income Tax Withholding Tables
    • 2022 State of Maine Individual Income Tax Rates
    • Careers at MRS
  • December (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Proposed Rule 210, "Telecommunications Excise Tax"
    • Careers at MRS

2022

  • January (PDF)
    • Now Available - Maine Tax Portal Improves Access, Functionality for Taxpayers and Tax Professionals
    • Careers at MRS
  • January - #2 (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Proposed Rule 818, "Renewable Chemicals Tax Credit"
    • Careers at MRS
  • January - #3 (PDF)
    • Maine Tax Portal Now Live, Free Training Available
  • February (PDF)
    • 2022 State Income Tax Deadline is April 19, Returns Being Accepted via All Methods
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Proposed Rule 803, "Income Tax Withholding Reports and Payments"
      • Proposed Rule 805, "Composite Filing"
      • Adopted Rule 210, "Telecommunications Excise Tax"
    • Sales Tax Bulletin Update
      • Bulletin No. 43 - Registration for Out-of-State Sellers
    • MRS Reminder - The Maine Tax Portal ("MTP") Is Here!
    • Careers at MRS
  • February - #2 (PDF)
    • Maine Tax Portal Now Live, Free Training Available
  • February - #3 (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Proposed Rule 202, "Tree Growth Tax Law Valuations"
      • Proposed Rule 803, "Income Tax Withholding Reports and Payments"
      • Proposed Rule 805, "Composite Filing"
    • MRS Property Tax Bulletin Update
      • Bulletin No. 31 - Real Estate Transfer Tax
    • MRS Reminder - The Maine Tax Portal ("MTP") Is Here!
    • Careers at MRS
  • March (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Proposed Rule 801, "Apportionment"
      • Proposed Rule 810, "Maine Unitary Business Taxable Income"
      • Adopted Rule 818, "Renewable Chemicals Tax Credit"
    • MRS Reminder - The Maine Tax Portal ("MTP") Is Here!
    • Careers and Internships at MRS
  • March - #2 (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Proposed Rule 813, "Property Tax Fairness Credit"
    • MRS Reminder - The Maine Tax Portal ("MTP") Is Here!
    • Careers and Internships at MRS
  • March - #3 (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Proposed Rule 808, "Corporate Income Tax Nexus"
    • MRS Reminder - The Maine Tax Portal ("MTP") Is Here!
    • Careers and Internships at MRS
  • April (PDF)
    • Maine Tax Portal Now Live, Free Training Available
  • April - #2 (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Adopted Rule 202, "Tree Growth Tax Law Valuations"
      • Adopted Rule 803, "Income Tax Withholding Reports and Payments"
      • Adopted Rule 805, "Composite Filing"
      • Proposed Rule 808, "Corporate Income Tax Nexus"
    • MRS Reminder - The Maine Tax Portal ("MTP") Is Here!
    • Careers and Internships at MRS
  • April - #3 (PDF)
    • COVID Pandemic Relief Payment Program Announced
    • Careers and Internships at MRS
  • April - #4 (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Adopted Rule 801, "Apportionment"
      • Adopted Rule 810, "Maine Unitary Business Taxable Income, Combined Reports, and Tax Returns"
    • Careers and Internships at MRS
  • May (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Proposed Rule 207, "Controlling Interest Transfers"
      • Proposed Rule 208, "Guidelines for Professional Assessing Firms that Provide Revaluation Services to Municipalities"
      • Adopted Rule 211 (Emergency Rulemaking), "Deferred Collection of Homestead Property Taxes"
      • Adopted Rule 808, "Corporate Income Tax Nexus"
    • Careers and Internships at MRS
  • May - #2 (PDF)
    • Attorney General Warns Mainers About $850 Relief Check Identity Theft Scam
    • Careers and Internships at MRS
  • May - #3 (PDF)
    • MRS Rulemaking Activity
      • Adopted Rule 813, "Property Tax Fairness Credit"
    • Careers and Internships at MRS
  • May - #4 (PDF)
    • MRS Sales and Use Tax Change: Pesticide Container Fee Repealed Effective July 1, 2022
    • 2022 Maine Property Tax School
    • Careers and Internships at MRS