Prepare and efile Your Maine Tax Return
The efile.com tax software makes it easy for you to efile your state tax return and use the correct state tax forms. Prepare and efile your Maine state tax return (resident, nonresident, or part-year resident) and Federal tax return together or separately at efile.com. View the federal tax return filing requirements.
Maine Income Tax Filing Deadline
The regular deadline to file a Maine state income tax return is April 15.
| Tax Deadline Date |
Type of Income Tax Return |
Filing Deadline / Due Date Description |
| April 18, 2018 |
2017 Maine State Tax Return |
Due date for Maine State Income Tax Returns - income tax filing deadline |
| April 18, 2018 |
2017 Maine State Tax Extension |
Due date for Maine extensions |
| October 15, 2018 |
2017 Maine State Tax Return |
Last day to efile a 2017 Maine State Income Tax Return for tax extension filers and late efilers |
View all state tax return filing deadlines.
Find federal income tax return filing deadlines.
Tax Year 2017 Maine State Tax Forms
All of the following Maine state tax forms are supported by the efile.com software:
| Form/Schedule |
Description |
Can I efile this form? |
| Form 1040ME |
Maine Individual Income Tax |
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| Form 1040ME-PV |
Payment Voucher |
| Form 2210ME |
Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals, Estates or Trusts |
| Schedule 1 |
Income Modifications |
| Schedule 2 |
Itemized Deductions |
| Schedule CP |
Voluntary Contributions and Purchase of Park Passes |
| Worksheet A & B |
Residency Information and Income Allocation for Nonresidents and Part-Year Residents |
| Worksheet C |
Employee Apportionment Worksheet |
Maine State Tax Forms That Cannot Be efiled
Maine State Tax Withholding Form
| Form |
Description |
| Form W-4ME |
Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate |
Maine State Tax Payment Voucher Form
| Form |
Description |
| Form 1040EXT-ME |
Individual Income Tax Payment Voucher and Extension Payment Voucher |
ME Tax Extension
| Extension Form |
Maine Extension Instructions |
How to File |
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No form
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If you are unable to file your return by April 18, 2018, Maine allows an automatic six month extension of time to file. This extension is only effective if the ME state return is filed within six months (by October 15, 2018).
Requests for additional time to file must be submitted in writing prior to the expiration of the 6-month period. Generally, the total extension period cannot exceed 8 months.
Please note that an extension to file your Maine tax return is NOT an extension for paying taxes owed. If you owe tax, you must pay at least 90% of that amount by the original due date for filing your return (April 18, 2018 for calendar-year filers) in order to avoid the penalty for late payment of tax. Complete and file Form 1040EXT-ME along with your ME tax payment.
The remaining 10% must be paid when the return is filed on or before October 15, 2018 in order to avoid the failure-to-pay penalty. However, interest is charged on any tax paid after the original due date of your return. Remit your extension payment with the payment voucher by the original due date for filing your Maine return to: Maine Revenue Services, PO Box 9114, Augusta, ME 04332-9114. If you make a payment prior to filing your return, you must use a Long Form (1040ME) when you file your return.
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Automatic extension granted
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ME Tax Amendment
Amended Maine state tax returns can only be filed by mail; they cannot be efiled. Learn how to prepare and file a Maine tax amendment.
2016 Maine Tax Forms
Maine tax returns for 2016 and other previous Tax Years cannot be prepared and filed online. Download the tax forms, complete them, and mail them to the Maine Revenue Services.
| Form/Schedule |
Description |
How to File |
| Form 1040ME |
Maine Individual Income Tax |
Download, fill out, print out, sign, and mail
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| Form 1040ME-PV |
Payment Voucher |
| Schedule 1 |
Income Modifications |
| Schedule 2 |
Itemized Deductions |
| Schedule CP |
Voluntary Contributions and Purchase of Park Passes |
| Form 2210ME |
Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals, Estates or Trusts |
| Worksheet A & B |
Residency Information and Income Allocation for Nonresidents and Part-Year Residents |
| Worksheet C |
Employee Apportionment Worksheet |
Where's My Refund? - Check Your Maine State Tax Refund Status
File electronically or early in the tax season to get your Maine state tax return refund faster.
Check your Maine tax refund return status online.
ME efile Error Codes
If your Maine state return was rejected, you will receive an error reject code. If you prepared and efiled your return on efile.com, we will provide you with an explanation of how to correct the error on your return. You may then resubmit your state return at no additional charge until it is accepted by the state.
View a list of all Maine State efile Income Tax Return Error Reject Codes.
Maine Tax Facts
ME Income Tax:
Individual income is taxed across four tax brackets.
The tax brackets for single and married filing separately taxpayers are:
- 5.8% on the first $21,100 of taxable income
- 6.75% on taxable income between $21,100 and $50,000
- 7.15% on taxable income of $50,000 and above
The tax brackets for taxpayers filing as head of household are:
- 5.8% on the first $31,650 of taxable income
- 6.75% on taxable income between $31,650 and $75,000
- 7.15% on taxable income of $75,000 and above.
The tax brackets for married taxpayers filing joint returns or qualifying widowers are:
- 5.8% on the first $42,250 of taxable income
- 6.75% on taxable income between $42,250 and $100,000
- 7.15% on taxable income of $100,000 and above
ME Sales Tax:
Maine has a general sales tax rate of 5.5%. The state also charges a 8% tax on prepared food and lodging and a 10% tax on short-term automobile rentals.
Maine offers specific exemptions for a number of different kinds of organizations and institutions, including schools, hospitals, churches, libraries, and churches.
More information on Maine Sales Tax
ME Personal Property Tax:
All personal property in Maine is taxable unless specifically exempted by statute. The administration of property taxes is handled by the local assessor in towns and cities.Though property taxes are assessed at the local level, municipal assessors are governed by state statutes that are administered by the Property Tax Division of Maine Revenue Services.
Property tax bills are issued by the municipality where the property is located on either an annual, semi-annual or quarterly basis. Due dates vary based upon the issue dates of the bills.
Eligible Maine residents who have owned homestead property in the state for at least a year and make the property they occupy their permanent residence on April 1 can receive a $10,000 exemption.
Odd Tax Fact:
Maine has a blueberry tax return.
Commercial sellers of blueberries (a Maine staple) must keep records of their transactions and pay a "blueberry tax" of 1.5 cents per pound ($1.50 per 100 pounds) of the fruit they sold each season. Before November 1 of each year, sellers must pay the "blueberry tax," as well as file a report (BLU, Blueberry Tax Return) containing the following items:
- All the sales and purchases of the fruit
- Sale dates
- Names of those involved
- Number of blueberries (in pounds) purchased
ME State Tax Agency:
For more information, you can visit the website of The Maine Revenue Services.
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