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Maine state income tax
Maine is located in the northeasternmost of America and is one of the least populous with a total population of under 1.5 million (2019). Known for cold waters and ample fishery, lobsters are a famous local delicacy. The median household income is $56,277 (2017).
Brief summary:
- the income tax rate ranges from 5.8% to 7.15%
- no local income tax
- no state payroll insurance taxes
- has standard deduction and exemption
From Wikipedia
Maine tax year starts from July 01 the year before to June 30 the current year. So the tax year 2021 will start from July 01 2020 to June 30 2021.
Calculating your Maine tax year income tax is similar to the steps we outlined on our Federal paycheck calculator:
- figure out your filing status
- work out your adjusted gross income [Total annual income – Adjustments = Adjusted gross income]
- calculate your taxable income [Adjusted gross income – (Post-tax deductions + Exemptions) = Taxable income]
- understand your tax liability [Taxable income × Tax rate = Tax liability]
- minus any additional tax withholdings [Total annual income – (Tax liability + All deductions + Withholdings) = Your annual paycheck]
State payroll tax
There are no state payroll taxes in Maine.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 – $22,450 | 5.80% |
| $22,450 – $53,150 | 6.75% | ||
| $53,150+ | 7.15% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $44,950 | 5.80% | |
| $44,950 – $106,350 | 6.75% | ||
| $106,350+ | 7.15% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $33,650 | 5.80% | |
| $33,650 – $79,750 | 6.75% | ||
| $79,750+ | 7.15% | ||
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 – $21,850 | 5.80% |
| $21,850 – $51,700 | 6.75% | ||
| $51,700+ | 7.15% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $43,700 | 5.80% | |
| $43,700 – $103,400 | 6.75% | ||
| $103,400+ | 7.15% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $32,750 | 5.80% | |
| $32,750 – $77,550 | 6.75% | ||
| $77,550+ | 7.15% |
Standard deduction
Maine standard deduction is tied to the federal standard deduction.
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount | Phased out for income over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
FAQs
What taxes do Mainer pay?
Mainers only need to pay state income tax, ranging from 5.8% to 7.15%. There are no state payroll taxes. Residents can also claim standard deductions and exemptions.
How much do you make after taxes in Maine?
A single filer in Maine who earns $57,000 per annual, will take home $44,615.15 after taxes.
Married filers (no dependent) with a combined annual income of $114,000 will get $89,230.77 after taxes.