Maine State Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate your Maine state income tax and take-home pay for tax year 2026.
Last updated: November 2025 · Source
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Maine 2026 tax overview
ME indexes brackets and std deduction annually.
Breakdown
Maine income tax brackets, 2026
Rates apply to each slice of taxable income in turn, not to the whole amount. Reaching the 7.15% bracket does not mean paying 7.15% on everything. Figures are for single filers unless the state uses one schedule for all statuses.
| Taxable income | Rate | Tax on this bracket |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $26,800 | 5.80% | $1,554 max |
| $26,800 to $63,450 | 6.75% | $2,474 max |
| Over $63,450 | 7.15% | 7.15% of everything above $63,450 |
Brackets apply to income after the Maine standard deduction of $15,300 single and $30,600 married filing jointly, which is separate from the federal standard deduction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2026 Maine income tax rates?
Maine uses a 3-bracket progressive schedule for 2026, running from 5.80% to 7.15%. The top rate starts at $63,450 of taxable income. ME indexes brackets and std deduction annually.
At what income does the top Maine tax rate start?
The 7.15% top rate applies to taxable income above $63,450. Below that, 2 lower brackets apply in sequence, so your average rate is always lower than your top rate.
What is the 2026 Maine standard deduction?
Maine allows a state standard deduction of $15,300 for single filers and $30,600 for married filing jointly in 2026. This is separate from the federal standard deduction, which is $16,100 and $32,200 respectively.
Does Maine tax Social Security and retirement income?
Maine does not tax Social Security and allows a pension income deduction of up to $30,000 per person, reduced by any Social Security received.
What surprises people most about Maine income tax?
Maine indexes its brackets and its standard deduction annually, so the thresholds move every year even when the rates do not.