Circuit Breaker Starting Again... Claim YOUR $$$

Every year, the State of Maine provides a refund to eligible residents to help alleviate the cost of property taxes and rent in the state.

The program is starting August 1st for taxes/rent paid in 2007. It is very simple to apply. You can apply online at http://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxrelief/tnr.htm, or you can find a paper application at your local City office building or library.

According to the Maine.gov website, You may qualify for a refund if:

• you do not have a spouse or dependent(s) and your 2007 household income was $60,000 or less; or


• you do have a spouse or dependent(s) and your 2007 household income was $80,000 or less
  

AND

• Your 2007 property tax was more than 4% of your 2007 household income; or


• The rent you paid in 2007 was more than 20% of your 2007 household income.

Be sure to file for your refund!!!