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08/03/10

State publishes information on 2009 Tax and Rent Refund program

The state of Maine has published information on its Tax and Rent Refund Program for the 2009 tax year.

Also known as the "Circuit Breaker" program, the Tax and Rent Refund will return up to $1,600 in property taxes or rent paid during 2009 to qualifying residents:

You may qualify for a refund if:

• You do not have a spouse or dependent(s) and your 2009 household income was $64,950 or less;
• OR
• You do have a spouse or dependent(s) and your 2009 household income was $86,600 or less
• AND
• Your 2009 property tax was more than 4% of your 2009 household income; or
• The rent you paid in 2009 was more than 20% of your 2009 household income.

For more information, including qualifying requirements for seniors, please see the state of Maine website, or call 207-624-7894 to ask for an application and information booklet.