Maine Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your Maine income tax burden
Updated for 2023 tax year on Jul 18, 2023
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Maine state taxes
Quick Maine tax facts
- State income tax: 5.8% to 7.15%
- State sales tax: 5.5%
- Property tax: 1.3%
- Gas tax: 30 cents per gallon
- Tobacco tax: $2.00 per pack of 20 cigarettes
- Insurance premium tax: 2%
From Wikipedia
Maine income taxes
The Pine Tree State utilizes a progressive income tax system, meaning tax rates scale with income. Rates range from 5.8% for the lowest earners to 7.15% for the highest.
Maine’s state payroll tax includes an unemployment insurance tax, which ranges from 1.01% to 8.78%, depending on an employer’s history of employee turnover and the health of the state’s unemployment trust fund.
Maine has a standard deduction that aligns with the federal standard deduction. Maine also offers a personal exemption but, unlike many states, it’s not phased out for high-income taxpayers.
Calculate your income tax in Maine
Calculating your Maine state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
State income tax brackets
Single and Married filing separately filers have the same tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 - $24,500 | 5.8% |
| $24,500 - $58,050 | 6.75% | ||
| $58,050+ | 7.15% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 - $49,050 | 5.8% | |
| $49,050 - $116,100 | 6.75% | ||
| $116,100+ | 7.15% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 - $36,750 | 5.8% | |
| $36,750 - $87,100 | 6.75% | ||
| $81,700+ | 7.15% | ||
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 – $23,000 | 5.8% |
| $23,000 – $54,450 | 6.75% | ||
| $54,450+ | 7.15% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $46,000 | 5.8% | |
| $46,000 – $108,900 | 6.75% | ||
| $108,900+ | 7.15% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $34,500 | 5.8% | |
| $34,500 – $81,700 | 6.75% | ||
| $81,700+ | 7.15% | ||
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 – $22,450 | 5.8% |
| $22,450 – $53,150 | 6.75% | ||
| $53,150+ | 7.15% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $44,950 | 5.8% | |
| $44,950 – $106,350 | 6.75% | ||
| $106,350+ | 7.15% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $33,650 | 5.8% | |
| $33,650 – $79,750 | 6.75% | ||
| $79,750+ | 7.15% | ||
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 – $22,200 | 5.8% |
| $22,200 - $52,600 | 6.75% | ||
| $52,600+ | 7.15% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $44,450 | 5.8% | |
| $44,450 - $105,200 | 6.75% | ||
| $105,200+ | 7.15% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $33,300 | 5.8% | |
| $33,300 - $78,900 | 6.75% | ||
| $78,900+ | 7.15% |
State standard deduction
Maine standard deduction is tied to the federal standard deduction.
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount | Phased out for income over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$13,850 | $91,500 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $27,700 | $183,050 | |
| Head of Household | $20,800 | $137,250 | |
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,950 | $85,850 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $25,900 | $171,700 | |
| Head of Household | $19,400 | $128,750 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,550 | $83,850 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $25,100 | $167,700 | |
| Head of Household | $18,800 | $125,750 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,400 | $82,900 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $24,800 | $165,800 | |
| Head of Household | $18,650 | $124,350 |
State exemptions
Different from federal income tax, you can still claim exemption(s) in Maine. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,700 | |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $9,400 | ||
| Dependent(s) | $300 | In tax credit | |
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,450 | |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $8,900 | ||
| Dependent(s) | $300 | In tax credit | |
| 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,300 | |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $8,600 | ||
| Dependent(s) | $300 | In tax credit |
Maine sales tax
Maine’s sales tax is 5.5%, a simple and flat rate applied statewide.
Maine property tax
With a median rate of 1.30% of a home’s assessed value, Maine’s property tax is relatively high compared to other states.
Maine capital gains tax
In Maine, capital gains are treated as regular income and taxed at the state’s regular income tax rates, which max out at 7.15%.
Maine gas tax
Every gallon of gas sold in Maine is taxed at 30 cents.
Maine tobacco tax
Maine imposes a significant tax on tobacco products, with a rate of $2.00 per pack of 20 cigarettes.
Maine insurance tax
A flat 2% tax applies to insurance premiums in Maine.
FAQs
How do I calculate my Maine income tax?
Calculate your Maine state income tax with the following six steps.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
How much is $57000 a year after taxes in Maine?
A single filer who earned $57,000 in 2023, will take home $45,304.62 after a $11,695.38 income tax