Maine Income Tax Calculator 2026
This Maine income tax calculator provides a simplified estimate under the current published tax structure based on Tax Rate Schedule #1, which applies to Single and Married Filing Separately filers only. Maine uses a progressive state income tax system, and this estimate applies the official bracket thresholds published by Maine Revenue Services.
Estimates are shown for the 2026 tax year. In cases where official figures have not yet been finalized, calculations are based on the most recently available data and may be updated when final guidance is published.
Annual taxable income for the selected tax year.
Estimated state income tax
Shows an estimated state income tax and an effective rate based on the provided values.
Maine Income Tax Calculator 2026 – how it works
This estimate applies Maine’s progressive income tax rate schedule for Single and Married Filing Separately filers. Taxable income is reduced by a standard deduction of 14600 and a personal exemption deduction of 5000 before the progressive rates are applied. The modeled brackets are: income up to 26050 taxed at 5.80%, income from 26050 to 61600 taxed at 6.75%, and income above 61600 taxed at 7.15%. Each portion of income is taxed at its corresponding rate.
Examples
Example 1: If taxable income after the standard deduction and personal exemption falls within the first bracket, the estimate applies the 5.80% rate to that amount. Example 2: If taxable income exceeds 26050, the portion up to 26050 is taxed at 5.80%, and the portion from 26050 to 61600 is taxed at 6.75%. Example 3: If taxable income exceeds 61600, the estimate applies all three rates progressively, with the highest rate applied only to the portion above 61600.
Limitations and important notes
This result is a simplified estimate and not an official tax calculation. This configuration models only Tax Rate Schedule #1 under the current published structure and applies to Single and Married Filing Separately filers. It does not include Head of Household or Married Filing Jointly schedules, which use different brackets, deductions, and exemption rules. The calculation does not apply phaseout rules for the personal exemption or account for credits, additional deductions, special income treatments, or other provisions that may affect a final Maine income tax return. For authoritative guidance, refer to Maine Revenue Services.
FAQs about Maine Income Tax Calculator 2026
Which filing statuses does this Maine income tax estimate apply to?
This estimate applies only to Single and Married Filing Separately filers under the current published tax structure. Maine uses different tax rate schedules for Head of Household and Married Filing Jointly filers, which are not included in this calculation.
What tax brackets are used in this Maine estimate?
The estimate uses Maine’s Tax Rate Schedule #1. Income up to 26050 is taxed at 5.80%, income from 26050 to 61600 is taxed at 6.75%, and income above 61600 is taxed at 7.15%.
How are the standard deduction and personal exemption applied?
The estimate reduces income by a standard deduction of 14600 and a personal exemption deduction of 5000 before applying the progressive tax rates. This reflects the base amounts for Single and Married Filing Separately filers under Maine law.
Why might this estimate differ from my actual Maine tax liability?
The estimate is simplified and does not include all factors that affect a final return, such as phaseout of the personal exemption at higher income levels, tax credits, additional deductions, or filing-status-specific rules not included in this model.
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Calculations are simplified and for guidance only. Always double-check results and current rules with official sources or a qualified professional before making financial decisions.