| Tax Bracket (Single) [2] | Tax Bracket (Couple) [3] | Marginal Tax Rate |
| $0+ | $0+ | 5.800% |
| $24,500+ | $49,050+ | 6.750% |
| $58,050+ | $116,100+ | 7.150% |
Note: We don't currently have Maine's income tax brackets for tax year 2024. Until updated 2024 tax rates become available for Maine, the tax brackets shown above and used in the income tax calculator will be from tax year 2023.
The Maine Income TaxMaine collects a state income tax at a maximum marginal tax rate of %, spread across tax brackets. Like the Federal Income Tax, Maine's income tax allows couples filing jointly to pay a lower overall rate on their combined income with wider tax brackets for joint filers.
Maine's maximum marginal income tax rate is the 1st highest in the United States, ranking directly below Maine's %. You can learn more about how the Maine income tax compares to other states' income taxes by visiting our map of income taxes by state.
Maine effectively double bracket widths for married couples filing jointly - other states with this law include AL, AZ, CT, HI, ID, KS, LA, NE, and OR.
There are 215 days left until Tax Day, on April 16th 2025. The IRS will start accepting eFiled tax returns in January 2020 - you can start your online tax return today for free with TurboTax .
Maine Tax DeductionsIncome tax deductions are expenses that can be deducted from your gross pre-tax income. Using deductions is an excellent way to reduce your Maine income tax and maximize your refund, so be sure to research deductions that you mey be able to claim on your Federal and Maine tax returns. For details on specific deductions available in Maine, see the list of Maine income tax deductions.
Unlike many other states, Maine has no standard deduction. Certain itemized deductions (including property tax, qualified charitable contributions, etc) may be allowed depending on the income level and filing type of the taxpayer. Keep in mind that not all deductions allowed on your federal income tax return are necessarily going to be allowed on your Maine income tax return.
Maine has no personal exemption. The Federal Income Tax, however, does allow a personal exemption to be deducted from your gross income if you are responsible for supporting yourself financially.
Unlike most states, Maine does not have a dependent deduction. You can, however, claim dependent deductions on your Federal Tax Return.
Maine allows itemized deductions, and you can claim the same itemized deductions on your Maine tax return as you do on your Federal tax return. You must choose between itemizing your deductions and choosing the Maine standard deduction, so it's generally only worth itemizing your deductions if your itemized total is more then the Maine and Federal standard deductions. For more details, visit the list of Maine itemized deductions.
Tax-Rates.org provides easy access to five of the most commonly used Maine income tax forms, in downloadable PDF format. For all of the tax forms we provide, visit our Maine tax forms library or the 's tax forms page.
Form 1040-ME is one of the general individual income tax returns for residents of Maine. This booklet includes instructions as well as the form itself.
You must pay estimated income tax if you are self employed or do not pay sufficient tax withholding. Form 1040ES-ME vouchers must be filed with the Maine Revenue Services on a quarterly basis.
If you failed to pay or underpaid your estimated income tax for the previous year, you must fill out and file form 2210ME to calculate and pay any interest or penalties owed.
This booklet contains all the information you need to fill out and file form 1040-ME for your individual income taxes.
These tables display what your state taxes per your income should be before any deductions, credits or any other alterations are applied.
Tax-Rates.org provides a printable Maine datasheet including an income tax table, a list of Maine tax deductions, important URLs and addresses, and more. This document is in PDF format.
If you are not a resident of Maine, have a complicated tax return, or have other specialized circumstances you may need to download additional tax forms from the website. You can find all of Maine's 2024 income tax forms on the income tax forms page .
How To File Your Maine Income Tax ReturnOnce you've filled out your Maine income tax return, you have several options for filing and paying your income tax. You can mail your return to the at the correct address below, and include your payment by check or money order. You may also electronically file your Maine tax return through a tax preparer or using online tax software, and pay your taxes instantly using direct debit or a credit card (an additional credit card fee may apply).
Where To Send Your Maine Tax ReturnIf you filled out physical tax return forms, mail your completed Maine income tax return to the Maine no later then December 31st. Please be sure to send your completed tax forms to the correct address for your filing type.
Income Tax Return (No Payment)You can save time and money by electronically filing your Maine income tax directly with the . Benefits of e-Filing your Maine tax return include instant submission, error checking, and faster refund response times. Most tax preparers can electronically file your return for you, or you can do it yourself using free or paid income tax software, like the examples listed below.
To e-file your Maine and Federal income tax returns, you need a piece of tax software that is certified for eFile by the IRS. While most in-depth tax software charges a fee, there are several free options available through the states, and simple versions are also offered free of charge by most tax software companies.
The two most popular tax software packages are H&R Block At Home, sold by the H&R Block tax preparation company, and TurboTax Federal & State, sold by the Intuit software company. Both companies produce multiple editions for simple to very complex tax returns, so be sure to carefully compare the features offered by each package.
Getting Your Maine Tax RefundIf your state tax witholdings are greater then the amount of income tax you owe the state of Maine, you will receive an income tax refund check from the government to make up the difference.
It should take one to three weeks for your refund check to be processed after your income tax return is recieved. E-filing your return and filing early can help ensure your refund check gets sent as quickly as possible.
Once you've filed your tax return, all you have to do is wait for your refund to arrive. If you want to check the status of your Maine tax refund, you can visit the Maine Income Tax Refund page.
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