Maine sales tax rates

Rates updated monthly

Maine sales tax range for 2024

5.5%

Base state sales tax rate

5.5%

Total rate range

5.5%

*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth. Due to varying local sales tax rates, we strongly recommend our lookup and calculator tools on this page for the most accurate rates.

Sales tax rate lookup and sales tax item calculator

Look up the current rate for a specific address using the same geolocation technology that powers the Avalara AvaTax rate calculation engine.

Tax rates can vary within a county, a city, or even a ZIP code. Using a street address helps to ensure more accurate rates and calculations when compared to relying on broader geographic indicators.

 

*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth.

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Maine tax jurisdiction breakdown

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2024 rates for Maine cities and counties

Note: There can be variations within city and county lines. For more accurate rates, use the sales tax calculator.

Maine sales tax details

The Maine (ME) state sales tax rate is currently 5.5%. Sales tax is not collected at the local (city, county, or ZIP) in Maine making it one of the easier states in which to manage sales tax collection, filing, and remittance.

 

Food and prescription drugs are exempt in Maine while prepared food, lodging and auto rentals (both long and short-term), and various services are subject to tax.

 

Maine does not provide a blanket sales and use tax exemption for nonprofit organizations. Exemptions are classified by organization type with the state of Maine requiring groups to submit a completed application to be considered for sales tax exemption.

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