Get a Refund on Your Property Taxes or Rent
Tax credits for people with low incomes who own their own homes or pay rent.
Maine’s Service Members’ Civil Relief Act
There are two laws the protect service members who will have a hard time participating in a court or administrative proceeding because of their military duties. They are:
What to Do if You are Denied Entry to Canada Because of a Past Criminal Conviction
Note: This article is very old! It was created in 2013 and may not be accurate today. We are working on updates and will post them soon.
Benefits for Veterans and Their Families in State & Local Government Jobs
If You or Your Spouse Have Been in the Armed Services You May Get Special Benefits When Applying for a State Job
Maine gives benefits to some former members of the armed services and their spouses. You can get these if you are a veteran, or if your spouse was a veteran and has passed away.
What Happens to Your Job If You Get Called to Active Duty or Required Military Training?
Maine Law
Maine law protects you when you are in the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces and receive orders. When these orders require you to take leave from your job you are provided certain rights. These rights include:
What Happens to Your Professional or Occupational Licenses When You Get Called to Active Duty?
Maine law gives certain protections if you are in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserve. These rules apply when you are called to active duty for more than 30 days.
If you have a:
Protection from Abuse Actions in Maine: Special Considerations When the Defendant is in the Military
Maine has a protection from abuse (PFA) law for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking. For background, see our article: Protection from Abuse – How the law works in Maine.
Representative H 2-A Contract Legal Services Cases
Legal Services Help
We have worked with farm workers on many problems over the years.
Here is a list of the most common ways we have helped:
H-2A: Your Rights
Information from the 2016 Edition of H-2A News - Learn about your rights as an H-2A worker.
H-2A Contracts: Income Taxes and Social Security Numbers
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INCOME TAXES
Whether you are required to pay any taxes will depend on how long you are in the U.S. on the contract and how much money you earn.