Self-storage businesses in Maine oppose new tax, have until September 15th to collect signatures
Owners of self-storage and other small businesses in Maine are joining local legislators in attempting to repeal a recent tax-reform law that adds a 5 percent sales tax to their services. Signed by Gov. John Baldacci in June, the measure also reduces the state income tax and increases the meals and lodging tax. The sales tax is to be applied to a wide range of services, including self-storage, admission to museums and amusement parks, and taxi rides.