LD1602

An Act to Remove the Exemption from Sales and Use Tax for Automobiles Purchased for Use as Rentals

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Maine LD1602 would tax the purchase of automobiles for rental use under one year at 5.5%.

Maine LD1602 changes the sales and use tax for automobiles bought for rental use under one year. Currently, the purchase is exempt, but the lease is taxed at 10%. This bill imposes a 5.5% sales and use tax on the purchase of such automobiles, while keeping the lease tax at 10%. The change applies to sales starting January 1, 2026.

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Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 6, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Apr 30, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

Apr 23, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held