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flag Maine will tax streaming services 5.5% starting Jan. 1, 2026, to raise $14.3M by 2029.

flag Starting January 1, 2026, Maine will tax digital streaming subscriptions like Netflix, Hulu, and Spotify at 5.5%, ending a previous exemption for online content. flag The change, part of a $320 million budget package, aims to align taxes with modern usage and generate $5 million in the first year, rising to $14.3 million by 2029. flag Monthly costs will increase slightly, with Netflix rising less than $1 and Hulu live TV by about $5. flag Providers must disclose the tax clearly. flag Additional tax hikes on cigarettes and cannabis are also taking effect, expected to bring in $75 million and $3.9 million net, respectively.

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