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5. Um...there isn't a nice way to say this, so Judges/Magistrates, turn away. The bench doesn't always math well. They don't always have access to software to help them and we are all human. Unlike federal law that shouldn't be rushed, family often is. #mepolitics #TaxReform

So why would anyone do this? It's a sneaky way to eek a few more $ out of families that can "afford" it. In Maine, you could start having to pay alimony at less than $30k/year. Sounds rich, huh? #mepolitics #TaxReform

The better question is...if we are living in a world where businesses are people, then why do we have a congress that treats non-human people better with taxation than humans? If businesses have to be people, we should apply the same "fair" code to all. #mepolitics #TaxReform

If a business sells or separates, requiring ongoing payments - those can be written off and not taxed. But not humans apparently. Huh. #mepolitics #TaxReform

Before I switch topics...we should decide BEFORE we rewrite our tax code if businesses are people or not and act accordingly. We should also decide who, what, when, why, and how we tax BEFORE we rewrite our tax code. #mepolitics #TaxReform

This really limits mobility for people. What do you do if there are no jobs in your town? Or the biggest employer shuts down and you have to choose move or lose your job? #mepolitics #TaxReform

Sidenote - pro-tip: If you are reading this beast and want to save paper, print out starting on page 524. #mepolitics #TaxReform