Property Tax and Rent Refund: File Now!
If you own your own home or pay rent and have high property
taxes or rental payments, you are probably eligible for a money refund from
the State of Maine.
You can apply now for a rebate for the rent or property taxes
you paid in 2008. The maximum refund available this year is $1,600.
You may qualify for a refund if:
- You do not have a spouse or dependent(s) and your 2008 household income
was $61,400 or less; or
- You do have a spouse or dependent(s) and your 2008 household income was
$81,850 or less
AND
- Your 2008 property tax was more than 4% of your 2008 household income; or
- The rent you paid in 2008 was more than 20% of your 2008 household income.
If your income is close to these amounts, the State encourages you to apply
to find out if you are eligible.
Low-income seniors can qualify even if their rent or property taxes are not
as high. This includes low-income seniors 62 or older in 2008 (55 or over if
disabled). Qualifying seniors will get either the general benefit or the senior
benefit, whichever is more.
How do I apply?
Go to the Maine
Revenue Services for an application form and more details.
You can also i-file your application from this site. You can also email Maine
Revenue Services at income.tax[at]maine[DOT]gov, or call 207-624-7894 with questions
or to request an application.
Application deadline is
June 1, 2010
for rent and taxes paid in 2008
Beginning August 1, 2010, you may apply for a refund of property taxes and
rent paid for 2009.
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