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Mills says she’ll seek ways to avoid state tax on businesses’ relief loans

by Edward D. Murphy January 27, 2021January 28, 2021

The governor says she’s having departments look for federal funds that would let the state balance its budget without taxing businesses for Paycheck Protection Program money they received.

Business, Maine

Working remotely? Don’t plan on deducting added expenses

by Glenn Jordan January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

The best strategy for those working from home is to try to recoup added expenses from your employer, says one local tax expert.

Business, Maine, News, Uncategorized

With Biden in the White House, Maine could see major changes

by Kevin Miller and Edward D. Murphy November 29, 2020November 28, 2020

The president-elect is already preparing to move forward with an ambitious policy agenda on the environment, health care, taxes, education and other issues.

Nation / World, Politics

Fight over Trump’s business records returns to appeals court

by Ann E. Marimow WAshington Post October 20, 2020October 20, 2020

The Supreme Court this summer said the president is not immune from congressional investigation, but the justices put the subpoena on hold.

Election 2020, Nation / World, Politics

Biden releases 2019 tax returns before 1st debate with Trump

by STEPHEN BRAUN Associated Press September 29, 2020September 30, 2020

The move came following a report from The New York Times that Trump paid just $750 in income taxes in 2016, the year he ran for president.

Nation / World, Politics

Trump’s $400 million debt could make him vulnerable to manipulation, ethics experts say

by AAMER MADHANI and DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press September 28, 2020September 29, 2020

Revelations that President Trump is personally liable for the debt raise worries that his finances pose a national security risk.

Nation / World, Politics

What we know – and still want to know – about Trump’s businesses

by David A. Fahrenthold Washington Post September 28, 2020September 29, 2020

Trump’s businesses routinely reported losing more money than they made, a fact that saved Trump on his taxes but belied the gold-plated CEO image he presented to the public.