Governor Announces Tax Relief to York County Flood Victims
Governor Announces Tax Relief to York County Flood Victims
from the Press Office of the Governor
AUGUSTA - Governor John Baldacci announced Maine Tax Relief for those located in the Presidential Disaster Area of York County that were affected by severe storms and flooding beginning May 13, 2006.
"Families and businesses in York County have made great strides in rebounding from last month's flooding, and this relief will provide further time for recovery," said Governor Baldacci. "I continue to be impressed with the way residents and local, regional, state and federal partners have worked together to ensure that those impacted recover quickly."
Maine tax paying businesses, individuals and those whose tax records are located in York County will have until July 25, 2006 to file tax returns, submit tax payments and perform other time-sensitive acts that were required on or after May 13, 2006 and on or before July 25, 2006. The relief applies to all taxes administered by Maine Revenue Services, including Sales and Use Taxes, Individual and Corporate Income Taxes, and the Financial Institution Franchise Tax.
For affected taxpayers, Maine Revenue Services will abate interest and any late filing or late payment penalty that would otherwise apply during this period. This relief is limited to any tax and/or tax return with a due date that falls on or after May 13, 2006 and on or before July 25, 2006.
To qualify for relief, affected taxpayers should write "YORK COUNTY FLOOD" across the top of their return. Taxpayers covered by this relief who receive penalties and interest for filing returns or paying taxes late during the relief period should contact Maine Revenue Services at 207-626-8475 (Income Tax programs) or 207-626-9693 (Sales Tax programs) for a waiver of the penalties and interest."
Taxpayers with questions about Federal tax relief associated with York County flooding should contact the IRS at 800-829-1040 or go to the IRS web site at www.irs.gov for posted information. Taxpayers with questions about their Maine taxes are encouraged to contact Maine Revenue Services at 207-626-8475 (Income Tax programs) or 207-626-9693 (Sales Tax programs), or visit the Maine Revenue Services web site at www.maine.gov/revenue.
Anyone who has suffered losses or damages as a result of the storms who have not already registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) should do so by calling toll-free 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. Registration can also be done online at www.fema.gov/assistance . Those who have questions should call the above toll free number.
http://www.governorbaldacci.com/release.cfm?id=71