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Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, 1.1 percent, or $68.1 million, came from amusements sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Maine collected $96 million in other taxes in 2022

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, 1.5 percent, or $96 million, came from other taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Maine ranks 35th in the U.S. for the most public utilities sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Maine collected $21,784,000 in public utilities sales tax, ranking it 35th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Maine collected 123% more in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, $901,000 came from taxes on amusements licenses, a 123 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

68 people die from diseases of the heart in Maine during week ending July 8

There were 68 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Maine in the week ending July 8, making up 20.6% of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

Maine collected $3 billion in income taxes in 2022

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, 46.7 percent, or $3 billion, came from income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Maine collected $415.8 million in corporate net income taxes in 2022

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, 6.5 percent, or $415.8 million, came from corporations net income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Maine collected 12.2% less in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2022

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, $7.5 million came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, a 12.2 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Maine ranks 17th in the U.S. for the most pari-mutuels sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Maine collected $1,911,000 in pari-mutuels sales tax, ranking it 17th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Maine increases from 2021 to 2022

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Maine in 2022 was $298,467, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Maine ranks 41st in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Maine collected $246,951,000 in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it 41st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Maine collected $901,000 in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $901,000, came from taxes on amusements licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

71 people die from cancer in Maine during week ending July 8

There were 71 deaths from cancer reported in Maine in the week ending July 8, making up 21.5% of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

Maine collected $317.3 million in license taxes in 2022

Of the $6.4 billion in taxes collected by Maine in 2022, 4.9 percent, or $317.3 million, came from license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Maine collected 1.5% less in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022