In Maine, if you cannot pay your tax bill for the property you live on, there is something you can do. Your city or town can decide that you don't have to pay some or all of it. This is called a "poverty tax abatement."

You have been sued in small claims court. The company suing you says that you did not pay a debt, like a credit card debt. But, this is not the company who sold you the credit card (or who loaned you the money). Learn more about the debt collection process in Maine: Debt Collection in the Maine Courts The company suing you must do the following things:

We have drafted three form letters to help you respond to debt collectors.  These letters will not fit all situations, but they address some of the most common issues. Please read through the following information to find out if one of these letters fit your situation.  If it does, you can use the letter as a model - to communicate with your credit collector. Note:  Keep a copy of any letters that you send and store them in a safe place.

Use this worksheet to see if you qualify for the Veteran's Property Tax Exemption. 1. Are you a Maine Resident? Yes. Go to Question 2. No. You cannot take this exemption. 2. Are you a resident of the municipality where you are claiming the exemption? Yes. Go to Question 3. No. You cannot take this exemption

Introduction Sometimes a creditor who successfully sues you on a debt will place a lien on your vehicle to "secure the judgment."  They do this by filing a document with the Maine Secretary of State's office where vehicle registrations are recorded.

Are you a veteran considering applying for a Maine Professional license?  Your military training may help! The Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation will consider military training when reviewing applications.  This means you may not have to complete certain required training programs.  Active service members can also use their ongoing military training to qualify for the continuing training that some licenses require.

A disclosure hearing can happen once a creditor has a judgment against you for money you owe. Sometimes the creditor must take you to court to find out what property and income you have. This is called a disclosure hearing. This guide will walk you through what to expect at a disclosure hearing, and what you will need to know to go in prepared. This is only a brief summary of your rights. There are other ways a creditor can collect a debt from you. If you have more questions, contact your nearest PTLA office.