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Check Yes if you would like to receive a 2005 Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund Application. The Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund Program is a property tax relief program for qualified homeowners or renters who live in Maine. Although the 2005 program may change, the 2004 program is available to Maine residents with household income less than $74,500 if you do not have a spouse or dependents. And $99,500 or less if you do have a spouse and dependents.
AND Your property taxes must have been greater than 4% of your income or your rent must have been greater than 20% of your income. The application period for this program is between August 1, 2005 and May 31, 2006. Note Low-income senior citizens do not need to meet these requirements. The application will be mailed to you in August 2006 unless your income on line 16 exceeds the income limits for this program. Generally, anyone who submitted an application for the tax and rent program will receive a new application prior to August 1st. If you have not received an application by the third week in August, you can pick one up at your local town or city office, Area Agency on Aging, Community Action Program Office, or request an application from Maine Revenue Services by calling 624 -7894. Maine Clean Election Fund Check Yes if you want $3 of your tax dollars to be applied to the Maine Clean Election Fund. This fund was established to finance the election campaign of certified Maine Clean Election Act candidates. Please note that checking this box reduces General Fund revenue by the designated amount. This will not reduce your refund or increase the amount you owe. Pin Number You will find your 6 digit Pin Number located on your preprinted mailing label next to your name.
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