123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1529 LR 1728(01)
An Act To Create a Scholarship Grant Organization Tax Credit
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Sherman of Aroostook
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The General Fund revenue loss associated with the scholarship grant organization tax credit is estimated to be $3,000,000 to $7,000,000, annually.  In addition, Maine Revenue Services will require a General Fund appropriation of 28,290 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $21,580 in fiscal year 2008-09 for the administrative costs associated with the credit, including funds for a part-time Tax Examiner position.