An Act to Change the Name and Duties of the Taxpayer Advocate to Increase the Use of State Tax Credits
Sponsored By: Flavia DeBrito (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Free tax filing help gets funding
By June 30, 2027, the state transfers $50,000 to the University of Maine’s New Ventures Maine program. The money supports about 50 groups that offer free tax filing and financial education for low-income residents statewide. This help can cut paid-preparer costs and boost credit and refund claims. The university must report how funds were used by December 1, 2027.
More help from Maine taxpayer advocate
Beginning July 1, 2025, Maine’s taxpayer advocate is an independent officer focused on your experience. The office helps you reach the right Bureau contact, speed up reviews, and set up payment plans or offers in compromise. It explains reconsideration and appeal options and helps you find and use state tax benefits. The officer proposes fixes and must report each year by January 15.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Flavia DeBrito
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Adam LEE
Affiliation unavailable
Ambureen Rana
Democratic • House
Ann Matlack
Democratic • House
Bruce Bickford
Republican • Senate
Drew Gattine
Democratic • House
Gary Friedmann
Democratic • House
Joseph M. Baldacci
Democratic • Senate
Matthea E. L. Daughtry
Democratic • Senate
Russell White
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 486
7/1/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/25/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/25/2025HouseThe House RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-760) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-482) thereto.ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/25/2025HouseOn motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table On motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-760) On further motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby Committee Amendment "A" (H-760) was ADOPTED. On further motion by Same Senator Senate Amendment "A" (S-482) to Committee Amendment "A" (H-760) READ and ADOPTED. Committee Amendment "A" (H-760) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-482) thereto ADOPTED. PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-760) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-482) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE. Sent down for concurrence.
6/25/2025SenateOn motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
6/18/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/18/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-760) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-760), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
6/17/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-760).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/17/2025HouseReceived by the Clerk of the House on May 1, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
5/1/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-760), adopted by House & Senate
Amendment S-A to C-A (S-482), adopted by House & Senate
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