Maine sales tax rate (2026)
Maine's sales tax is 5.5% statewide, with no local add-ons, ranking 43 of 50 states (1 = highest). Tax on a $100 purchase is $5.50.
Maine sales tax at a glance
| State | Maine |
|---|---|
| State rate | 5.5% |
| Average local rate | 0% |
| Highest local rate | 0% |
| Average combined rate | 5.5% |
| Highest combined rate | 5.5% |
| Rank by average combined rate | 43 of 50 |
Rates: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (in force July 1, 2026). Local rates change during the year and differ by address, so check the state revenue department's rate lookup before filing a return. Source
Sales tax on common prices in Maine
| Price | Tax at 5.5% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.55 | $10.55 |
| $39.99 | $2.20 | $42.19 |
| $100.00 | $5.50 | $105.50 |
| $500.00 | $27.50 | $527.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $55.00 | $1,055.00 |
| $25,000.00 | $1,375.00 | $26,375.00 |
Removing Maine sales tax from a total
Tax is a percentage of the price before tax, so divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $100.00 receipt at the average combined rate of 5.5% is $100.00 ÷ 1.055 = $94.79 before tax; the tax was $5.21.
Maine vs neighboring states
Average combined rates in the states that border Maine. Buying across the border does not avoid tax on items you bring home: you owe use tax at your home state's rate.
| State | State rate | Avg. combined |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| New Hampshire | 0% | 0% |
자주 묻는 질문
What is the sales tax rate in Maine?
5.5%. Maine has no county or city sales taxes on top of the state rate.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Maine?
$5.50, for a total of $105.50.
How do I calculate Maine sales tax backwards?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. At 5.5%, a $100.00 total is $100.00 ÷ 1.055 = $94.79 before tax, so the tax was $5.21. The calculator's Remove tax mode does this for any total.
Do I have to pay use tax in Maine?
Yes. If you buy a taxable item without paying Maine sales tax, for example from an out-of-state seller that does not collect it, you owe Maine use tax at the same rate. Most large online sellers and marketplaces now collect Maine tax at checkout.