INSTRUCTIONS - SCHEDULE CP
A. CONTRIBUTIONS
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Check the appropriate box or boxes to indicate the funds and amounts of your choice. Political party designations may only be made by Maine residents. You and/or your spouse may make separate party designations for political party contributions. Write in the amount of your contributions on the corresponding line.
Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Fund “Chickadee Check-off” - The Chickadee Check-off is a voluntary tax contribution whose proceeds are placed in the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund and used to fund the endangered and nongame wildlife programs. Contributions may be deductible the following year on state and federal income tax returns. For more information, visit the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife web site at www.maine.gov/ifw/wildlife/species/endangered_species/nongame_fund.htm.
Maine Children’s Trust - Maine Children’s Trust was established to prevent child abuse and neglect in Maine. Funds contributed are used to support this
goal in many ways, including the funding of community-based prevention activities and programs throughout Maine. Contributions may be deductible the following
year on state and federal income tax returns. The fund is administered by the Maine Children’s Trust. For more information, visit the Maine Children’s Trust web site at www. mechildrenstrust.org.
Bone Marrow Screening Fund - Donations to the fund will be used to support blood screening to add people to the National Bone Marrow Registry. As
a result, people with certain cancers, genetic disorders, or autoimmune illnesses who are in need of a bone marrow or other similar transplant will have more potential donors. Contributions may be deductible the following year on state and federal income tax returns. The fund is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Companion Animal Sterilization Fund - The Companion Animal Sterilization Fund is a voluntary tax contribution whose proceeds are used to fund the Animal
Welfare Program’s “Help Fix ME” Spay/Neuter Fund for low-income dog and cat owners. By contributing to this fund you will be on the front line in the fi ght to stop pet overpopulation in Maine. Contributions may be deductible the following year on state and federal income tax returns. The fund is administered by
the Department of Agriculture. For more information call 800-367-1317.
Maine Military Family Relief Fund - The Maine Military Family Relief Fund was established to help the public assist the families of persons who are members of the Maine National Guard or residents of Maine who are members of the Reserves and who have been called to military duty and are experiencing fi nancial
hardship. Contributions may be deductible the following year on state and federal income tax returns. The fund is administered by the Maine Adjutant General.
Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Maintenance Fund - The Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Maintenance Fund was established to help fi nance the maintenance and perpetual care of Maine veterans’ cemeteries. Maine Asthma and Lung Disease Fund - The purpose of the Maine Asthma and Lung Disease Research Fund is to provide research grants to develop and advance the understanding of lung disease, especially its prevention, causes, treatment and cure. Areas of research eligible for grants include, but are not limited to, asthma, health effects of indoor and outdoor air pollution, emphysema and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease. The fund is administered by the American Lung Association of Maine.
B. PARK PASSES
Maine Park passes can be purchased through Maine Revenue Services when you fi le your income tax return. Park passes can be purchased at a cost of $30 for an individual season pass and $60 for a vehicle season pass. (Free day use passes are issued by the Bureau of Parks and Lands to senior citizens who are 65 years or over upon proof of age.) An individual pass allows only the pass holder admittance to day use of Maine state parks and historic sites. A vehicle pass (for vehicles weighing up to one-ton) allows all occupants of the vehicle admittance to day use. These passes do not include entry into Baxter State Park, Allagash Wilderness Waterway, the Penobscot River Corridor or Scarborough Beach.
Any pass purchased will reduce the amount of your refund or increase the amount you owe. If you have any questions regarding the purchase of park passes, please call the Bureau of Parks and Lands at (207) 287-3821.
To be sure you have your park pass when State Parks begin collecting fees, please fi le Schedule CP with your income tax return as early as possible. Expect some delays in processing when fi ling your return later in the season.
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Enter the number of Individual and/or Vehicle park passes you wish to purchase in the space provided. Multiply each entry by the cost shown and enter the total in the boxes provided. Note: You may purchase park passes through Maine Revenue Services with excess refund amounts, checks, or money orders. You may also purchase a park pass directly from the Bureau of Parks and Lands.
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