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Maine Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Maine sales tax is 5.5% state only—no local add-ons. Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Maine.

Effective Tax Rate: 5.500%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$5.50
Total Price$105.50

Rate Breakdown

State5.500%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined5.500%
Total5.500%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. The calculator applies Maine's 5.5% state rate (same statewide).
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate using Maine's 5.5% state rate (same statewide):

  • Total Rate: 5.5% (7% on prepared food)
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Maine Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Maine's statewide sales tax rate is 5.5% in 2026. Maine does not allow local governments to add sales tax, so the rate is 5.5% everywhere—Portland, Bangor, and all other cities. Prepared food is taxed at 7%. Use the calculator above for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Maine Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Maine has a 5.5% state sales tax. Local governments cannot impose additional sales tax, so the combined rate is 5.5% everywhere. Prepared food (meals, etc.) is taxed at 7%.

  • State rate: 5.5% (7% on prepared food)
  • Local add-ons: none (not permitted)
  • Combined rate: 5.5% (Portland, Bangor, all areas)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Maine Areas

Maine has one rate statewide; city pages offer the same 5.5% with location-specific content.

AreaCombined rateCalculator
Portland5.5%Portland Sales Tax Calculator
Bangor5.5%—

How to Find Your Exact Maine Sales Tax Rate

Maine has a single 5.5% rate statewide (7% on prepared food). For official information, see the Maine Revenue Services Sales and Use Tax. For Portland: Portland Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Maine tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Maine state sales tax rate in 2026?

Maine has a 5.5% statewide sales tax (7% on prepared food). No local add-ons are permitted, so the general rate is 5.5% everywhere.

Q:Is Maine sales tax the same in every city?

Yes. Maine does not allow local sales tax; the rate is 5.5% in Portland, Bangor, and all other areas.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Maine?

Groceries (food for home consumption) and prescription drugs are exempt from Maine sales tax. Prepared food is taxed at 7%.

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Portland, Maine?

Portland's sales tax rate in 2026 is 5.5% (Maine state rate; no local add-on).