Maine Taxes Pages

Maine Tax Brackets, Rates and Standard Deductions

Information on Maine income tax forms, tax brackets and rates by tax year. You can prepare and e-File your current Maine Income Taxes here on eFile.com together with your Federal Income Tax Return. Information on how to only file a Maine State Income Return.

If you still need to file a return for a previous tax year, find the Maine tax forms below. You can complete and sign the forms here on eFile.com before you mail them to the ME Tax Agency. For Federal or IRS back taxes access the tax forms here.

Below find links to other important Maine income tax return information and other related features (e.g. tax extension, amendment, etc.)

Maine Income Tax Returns

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IRS Tax Brackets, Rates by Tax Year
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Income Tax Brackets, Rates, Income Ranges, and Estimated Taxes Due

Here you can find how your Maine based income is taxed at different rates within the given tax brackets. When you prepare your return on eFile.com this is all calculated for you based on your income.

Maine Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2023

Income Range has increased in Tax Year 2023 as shown below.

Tax Rate
Filing Status
Income Range
Taxes Due
5.8%
Single or MFS
$0 - $24,500
5.8% of Income
HOH
$0 - $36,750
5.8% of Income
MFJ
$0 - $49,050
5.8% of Income
6.75%
Single or MFS
$24,500 - $58,050
$1,421 + 6.75%
HOH
$36,750 - $87,100
$2,132 + 6.75%
MFJ
$49,050 - $116,100
$2,845 + 6.75%
7.15%
Single or MFS
$58,050 or more
$3,686 + 7.15%
HOH
$87,100 or more
$5,531 + 7.15%
MFJ
$116,100 or more
$7,371 + 7.15%

Maine Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2022

Income Range has increased in Tax Year 2022 as shown below.

Tax Rate
Filing Status
Income Range
Taxes Due
5.8%
Single or MFS
$0 - $23,000
5.8% of Income
HOH
$0 - $34,500
5.8% of Income
MFJ
$0 - $46,000
5.8% of Income
6.75%
Single or MFS
$23,000 - $54,450
$1,334 + 6.75%
HOH
$34,500 - $81,700
$2,001 + 6.75%
MFJ
$46,000 - $108,900
$2,668 + 6.75%
7.15%
Single or MFS
$54,450 or more
$3,457 + 7.15% over $54,450
HOH
$81,700 or more
$5,187 + 7.15% over $81,700
MFJ
$108,900 or more
$6,914 + 7.15% over $108,900

Maine Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2021

Income Ranges for Tax Year 2021 as shown below.

Tax Rate
Filing Status
Income Range
Taxes Due
5.8%
Single or MFS
$0 - $22,450
5.8% of Income
HOH
$0 - $33,650
5.8% of Income
MFJ
$0 - $44,950
5.8% of Income
6.75%
Single or MFS
$22,450 - $53,150
$1,302 + 6.75%
HOH
$33,650 - $79,750
$1,952 + 6.75%
MFJ
$44,950 - $106,350
$2,607 + 6.75%
7.15%
Single or MFS
$53,150 or more
$3,374 + 7.15% over $53,150
HOH
$79,750 or more
$5,064 + 7.15% over $79,750
MFJ
$106,350 or more
$6,752 + 7.15% over $106,350

Maine Standard and Itemized Deductions

The Maine standard deductions did increase for 2023 tax year. You can also itemize your Maine deductions.

When you prepare and eFile your Tax Return the eFile Tax App will apply the correct standard deductions for you or you can apply the itemized deduction method.

Tax Year
Status
Amount
2023
Single or MFS
$13,850
Married Jointly
$27,700
HOH/Qualifying Widower
$20,800
2022
Single or MFS
$12,950
Married Jointly
$25,900
HOH/Qualifying Widower
$19,400
2021
Single or MFS
$12,550
Married Jointly
$25,100
HOH/Qualifying Widower
$18,650

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