Maine
Sales tax
$0.00
Total with tax
$0.00
Combined rate
0%
Maine sales tax rates
- State rate
- 5.5%, since October 1, 2013
- Local taxes
- Maine has no local sales taxes.
Good to know
- Other state rates: prepared food 8%, lodging 9%, short-term car rental 10%.
- From January 1, 2026, digital audio and video services are taxed at 5.5%.
How to work out Maine sales tax
Add the state rate and your local rate to get the combined rate. Then:
- Tax on a price: price × combined rate. At 5.5%, $100 carries $5.50, so you pay $105.50.
- Tax inside a total: total ÷ (1 + combined rate) gives the price before tax. The difference is the tax.
Some goods are taxed at a different rate or not at all, such as groceries in many states. Check the state's page for the item you're pricing.
Selling in Maine? A business that makes taxable sales usually needs a sales tax permit from the state before its first sale. See Maine's seller's permit and resale certificate rules and its remote seller threshold. Our Maine business guide covers registering a company there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Maine?
Maine's state sales tax rate is 5.5%. Maine has no local sales taxes.
Does Maine have local sales tax?
Maine has no local sales taxes.
How do I calculate Maine sales tax?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At 5.5%, a $100 purchase carries $5.50 in tax, for $105.50 in total. To take tax out of a total, divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $105.50 ÷ 1.055 = $100.
Sources
We take every fee, deadline and rule on this page from these pages and nowhere else. Rules change, so open the source before you pay anything.
- 1.Maine sales tax rates (official)Checked November 9, 2026
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