"Capitol update" piece on lower-than-expected sales tax receipts. These numbers

Authors

Mal Leary

Source

Mainebiz

Date

9-3-2012

Pages

14

Abstract

"Capitol update" piece on lower-than-expected sales tax receipts. These numbers reflect sluggish retail sales, probably as a result of increased energy prices which have made consumers reluctant to spend. Revenues from income tax, however, exceeded estimates by $14.5 million.

Subjects

Taxation Sales tax, Taxation Income tax

Recommended Citation

Leary, Mal, ""Capitol update" piece on lower-than-expected sales tax receipts. These numbers" (2012). Maine News Index – MaineBiz. 5791.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_mainebiz/5791