Maine § 6253. - Claim forms; contents

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6253. — Claim forms; contents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6253.. Claim forms; contents

1.  Administration.  A taxpayer's claim for deferral under this chapter must be in writing on a form supplied by the bureau and must:

A. Describe the homestead;   [PL 1989, c. 534, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).]

B. Provide information establishing the eligibility for the deferral under this chapter, including information that establishes that the liquid assets and the income, as defined in section 5219‑KK, subsection 1, paragraph D, are less than the limits set by section 6251, subsection 1 for the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which the claim is filed; and   [PL 2021, c. 483, Pt. AA, §10 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 483, Pt. AA, §21 (AFF).]

C. Contain any information required by the bureau to show that the requirements of section 6252 have been met.   [PL 2021, c. 483, Pt. AA, §10 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 483, Pt. AA, §21 (AFF).]

2.  Statement verification.  The claim must contain a statement verified by a written declaration of the taxpayer making the claim that the statements contained in the claim are true.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6253.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6253. cover?

Section 6253. ("Claim forms; contents") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maine § 6253.?

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