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Surely Maine can raise tax on ‘Vacationland’ consumption | Letter
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Centralmaine.com
The Sept. 28 op-ed on how Maine’s property taxes are choking residents was timely (“Maine is choking its future.
I am a Maine native and a longtime resident of Germany and thus have had a different tax experience.
In Europe, consumption is taxed higher and investment lower — therefore property taxes are insignificant for most people.
I have experienced my property taxes in Maine accelerate much faster than wage or inflation increases.
Perhaps Maine should increase consumption taxes and tax revenue — especially given our role as “Vacationland” — which would mean bigger visitor contributions to community expenses.