How to File a Maine Tax Amendment

Instructions, Resources on how to prepare and e-File Maine Tax Returns or how to prepare an Extension and/or previous Year Tax Returns

Prepare, eFile a 2018 ME + IRS Tax Return: Detailed eFile.com Service Overview

Prepare only a ME State Return
with a State Only Code: FreeFed19

Step by step instructions on how to only Prepare - not e-File - one or more State Returns on eFile.com. Use this State Only Code: FreeFed19

File a 2018 Maine Tax Amendment

You can not eFile a ME Tax Amendment anywhere, except mail it in. However, you can prepare it here on eFile.com.
Option 1: Sign in to your eFile.com account, modify your Return and download/print the ME Form 1040ME under My Account. Mark the check box "Amended Return" sign the form and mail it to one of the addresses listed below.
Option 2: If you don't have an eFile.com account follow the step by step instruction on how to prepare a tax return/amendment.
Option 3: If you want to do the math on your own paper return then complete, sign ME Form 1040 - Print, Mail the Form to ME Revenue Services to:
If Payment is Included:
Maine Revenue Services
P.O. Box 1067
Augusta, ME 04332-1067
If Payment is Not Included:
Maine Revenue Service
P.O. Box 1066
Augusta, ME 04332-1066

ME Tax Amendment Form 1040ME
This Form can be used to file an: Income Tax Return, Tax Amendment, Change of Address. Check the proper check box on the Form.

Step 1: Select the ME Form 1040ME by Tax Year below
Step 2: Sign, Mail Form 1040ME to one of the addresses listed above

Tax Year 2018 only: Prepare online on eFile.com until Oct. 15, 2019. When done Print, Sign and Mail in - not eFile - Your Tax Amendment, Address Change etc.

After Oct. 15 Prepare, Print, Sign and Mail-In - see address above - your Tax Year 2018 - Form 1040ME

How to correct a rejected Tax Return

If your ME Tax Return was rejected by the ME Tax Agency - not eFile.com - instructions on how to correct a rejected Maine Tax Return.

For all Tax Years prior to 2018 Prepare, Print, Sign and Mail-In - see address above - your Tax Amendment by Tax Year as soon as possible. You will also file an IRS Tax Amendment Form 1040X.

Tax Year 2017 - Form 1040ME
Tax Year 2016 - Form 1040ME
Tax Year 2015 - Form 1040ME
Tax Year 2014 - Form 1040ME
Tax Year 2013 - Form 1040ME
Tax Year 2012 - Form 1040X-ME (2012 and prior)

Check Your ME Tax Amendment Status

1. Call the Maine Revenue Services at (207) 626-8475
2. Contact the ME Revenue Services

Maine Refund Deadlines

A. Three years from the due date of the original tax year return, including valid filing extensions.
B. One year from the final determination of the amended federal return or federal change, whichever is later, provided that the allowable refund is not more than the decrease in Maine tax attributable to the federal change or correction.
C. Two years from the payment of an assessment, provided the amended return raises issues relating only to the prior assessment and the refund does not exceed the amount of tax paid on the prior assessment.
D. Two years from the filing of an amended Maine return resulting in the payment of additional tax, provided that the current amended return raises issues relating solely to the prior amended return and that the refund does not exceed the amount of the tax payment made as a result of the prior amended return.
Additional Maine Tax Income Taxes Deadlines

Maine Income Tax Penalties

Find out how Maine Late Filing and Late Payment Penalties are calculated.
For IRS Tax and Late Filing Penalties we have an easy to use tool: The PENALTYucator.

File an IRS Tax Amendment by Tax Year

Instructions on how to prepare an IRS Tax Amendment on eFile.com, however the IRS does not accept Tax Amendments electronically.