Maine individual income tax
Explore Maine's individual income tax, which applies to both residents and non-residents of the state. The tax is calculated based on an individual's federal-adjusted gross income and has varying rates, from 5% to 7%.
April 18
Return due in 2023
7%
Top marginal tax rate
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Pay income tax online
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What is Maine income tax?
Individual income tax
Individual income tax is a type of direct tax levied by Maine on individuals that meet the taxable criteria.
Taxable incomes
Maine taxes incomes from wages, dividends, interests and capital gains.
Tax brackets
Maine has 3 individual income tax brackets from 5% to 7%.
Standard deduction
Standard deduction is $12,950 for singles and $25,900 for joint filers for the year 2022.
Personal exemption
Personal exemption is $4,450 for the tax year 2022.
2022 tax rates
The following is the list of income tax rates for the tax year of 2022
| Maine taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $21,050 | 5% |
| $21,050 - $50,000 | 6% |
| $50,000+ | 7% |
Individual income tax
The State of Maine requires you to pay taxes if you are a resident (regardless of the whether they were earned within the state or not) or a non-resident that earns income from Maine
Types of taxable incomes
The income types on which tax is levied are:
In Maine, all types of income are generally subject to personal income tax unless they are specifically exempt by state law. This includes, but is not limited to, wages and salary, dividends, capital gains, royalties, and other types of income.
File return
To file a tax return in Maine, taxpayers must complete and submit a tax return form. The tax return form requires taxpayers to report their taxable income and any credits or deductions they are eligible to claim. Taxpayers must also calculate their tax liability and pay any taxes owed by the due date.
Maine allows 6-months extension in filing if taxes are paid by due, by filing Form 1040EXT-ME.
File extension
Due
quarterly or annually
Pay taxes
Taxes in Maine are due by 18 April, 2023. Go to the official Maine Department of Revenue website.
Maine mandates payment of estimated tax quarterly if estimated tax liability is more than $1,000 after credits and withholding.
Estimated taxes are to be made quarterly in instalments by the 15th of April, June, September, and January.
Type of tax
graduated tax
Due
quarterly or annually
Deductions
Tax deductions are a reduction in the amount of income that is subject to taxation. It allows taxpayers to lower the amount of taxable income they have, which in turn reduces the amount of tax they owe. Tax deductions are available for a wide range of expenses, such as charitable donations, mortgage interest, medical expenses, and business expenses.
In Maine, standard deduction for single filers is $12,950 and for joint filers is $25,900.
Standard deduction is not applicable for single taxpayers with Maine income over $85,850 and for married taxpayers filing joint returns with Maine income over $171,700 for the year 2022.
Credits
A tax credit allows taxpayers to reduce the amount of taxes they are required to pay. This is different from a tax deduction, which reduces the amount of income that is subject to taxation. Tax credits are applied directly to the tax liability, while deductions are applied to the taxable income.
Exclusions
Tax exclusions are an amount of money or income that is not subject to taxation. This means that taxpayers do not have to pay taxes on this income.
Residency
Residency in Maine refers to an individual's permanent home or place of residence in the state.
Maine resident
A Maine resident is someone who is domiciled in Maine, or who maintains a permanent place of residence in the state for more than 183 days of the year.
Maine part-year resident
A Maine Part-Year Resident is someone who moved into or out of the state during the tax year.
Income earned while the individual was a resident of Maine is subject to state taxes.
If the same income is also taxed by the state where the individual previously lived, the individual may be able to claim a credit on their Maine state tax return for taxes paid to the other state.
Maine non-resident
A Maine Nonresident is someone who does not have a permanent residence in the state.
Nonresidents who receive income from Maine sources are required to pay Maine taxes.
Frequently asked questions
Business entities in Maine
There are several business entities in Maine
Maine LLC
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