LD1056

An Act to Clarify the Tax Treatment of Prepaid Wireless Telecommunications Service in Maine

Failed·4/29/26
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Clarifies tax treatment of prepaid wireless telecommunications services in Maine, exempting them from service provider tax but subjecting them to.

This bill amends Maine law to clarify that prepaid wireless telecommunications services are subject to the state's sales tax but exempt from the service provider tax. It defines "prepaid wireless telecommunications service" as a cellular or wireless service paid for in advance, with units or dollars declining with use. The bill applies retroactively to sales from July 1, 2022, but does not allow refunds or credits for taxes paid before its effective date.

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Calendar

Apr 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

Jun 17, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.