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Posted January 29, 2026
Key Details of the Maine SLRTC (also called Opportunity Maine and previously Educational Opportunity Tax Credit (EOTC): Eligibility: Must be a Maine resident with an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree from an accredited institution. Credit Amount: Up to $2,500 per year, which is refundable, meaning it can reduce your tax liability to zero and result… Read more
Posted January 23, 2026
Tax credits can make a real difference at tax time by lowering what you owe or increasing your refund. Follow the links provided below to learn about the credits you may be eligible to claim this tax season. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Celebrates 50 Years March 29, 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of the… Read more
Posted December 19, 2025
House bill number H.R.1 of the 119th Congress includes several tax provisions that may affect you and your family. This piece of legislation is aimed at expanding economic opportunity and financial stability for low- and moderate-income families. Here are some new deductions effective for 2025 through 2028: No Tax on Tips Employees and self-employed individuals… Read more
Posted January 29, 2025
The 2025 tax season has begun. This year, there are a number of refundable tax credits that can actually put money in your pocket. Here is a list of credits with links for more information. If you’re getting help with tax preparation, ask your preparer about eligibility. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) The Earned Income… Read more
Posted May 15, 2024
Saturday, March 9, 2024, marked the 18th anniversary of American Sign Language (ASL) Tax Day in Portland, Maine. Stakeholder Partnerships, Education & Communication (SPEC) partners provided free tax preparation services to 44 taxpayers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Participating partners included CA$H Greater Portland, Disability Rights Maine, Maine Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, and the… Read more
CA$H Maine is a statewide collaboration of eight coalitions, comprised of 50 non- and for-profit partners, working together to help empower Maine individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability.