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The State of Maine offers a number of programs to help qualified individuals and businesses reduce their tax obligations:
The Property Tax Credit [formerly the Circuitbreaker Program] can be claimed on the Maine Individual Income Tax Form. A worksheet will be included with Maine individual Income Tax Form to calculate the amount of the credit.
For more information visit the Maine Revenue website.
To obtain more information visit the Property Tax Applications, Rules and Publications page.
Tree Growth
Provides for lower land assessment and requires a minimum of 10 acres and a Forest Management Plan prepared by a licensed Forester.
Open Space
Provides for lower land assessments depending on selected Open Space Land Classification.
Farmland
Provides for a lower land assessment and requires a minimum of 5 acres and $2,000 annual income from farming activities.