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Tree Growth Tax Law Information

Maine’s public policy encourages the management of forestland for a continuous supply of forest products and services. The Tree Growth Tax Law (36 MRSA §571 to §584-A) is a cornerstone of this policy.  Forestland enrolled in the program is valued on the basis of its ability to grow trees rather than its “highest and best use.”

This site provides information for landowners, assessors, and foresters about the Tree Growth Tax Law.

• Maine’s Tree Growth Tax Program:The Basics: http://www.maine.gov/doc/mfs/fpm/tgtl/docs/tgtl_basics_presentation_2011.pdf
• MFS Information Sheet #17, The Maine Tree Growth Tax Law:  http://www.maine.gov/doc/mfs/pubs/pdf/fpminfo/17_tgtl.pdf
• Property Tax Bulletin No. 19:  http://www.maine.gov/revenue/forms/property/pubs/bull19.pdf
• Tree Growth Tax Law application:  http://www.maine.gov/revenue/forms/property/apps/treegrowthapp.pdf
• 2013 Tree Growth Tax Law valuations:  http://www.maine.gov/revenue/rules/pdf/rule202.pdf (view html version)
• Find a District Forester:  http://www.maine.gov/doc/mfs/fpm/ff/foresters.htm

 

Maine Forest Service reports to Legislature's Taxation Committee regarding Tree Growth Tax Law issues.

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