Maine Income Tax Calculator 2026 — 5.8% to 7.15% Brackets
Calculate your 2026 Maine state income tax with 3 brackets (5.8%–7.15%), $14,600 standard deduction, Property Tax Fairness Credit, pension exemption, and ME vs NH, VT, MA comparison.
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For Property Tax Fairness Credit eligibility Enter property tax to check credit eligibility
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Maine Tax Bracket Breakdown
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Full Tax Computation Summary
How to Use This Maine Income Tax Calculator
Enter your annual gross income and select your filing status. Optionally enter eligible pension income (first $35,000 excluded) and property taxes paid (to check Property Tax Fairness Credit eligibility). The calculator applies Maine's 2026 three-bracket structure and standard deduction.
The Formula
ME Taxable Income = Gross Income − Standard Deduction − Pension Exemption (max $35,000)
ME Tax = 5.8% on first $26,050 + 6.75% on $26,050–$61,600 + 7.15% on remainder
Property Tax Fairness Credit = min($750, refundable credit for qualifying filers)
ME Tax Owed = ME Tax − Property Tax Fairness Credit
ME Tax = 5.8% on first $26,050 + 6.75% on $26,050–$61,600 + 7.15% on remainder
Property Tax Fairness Credit = min($750, refundable credit for qualifying filers)
ME Tax Owed = ME Tax − Property Tax Fairness Credit
Example: Single filer, $70,000 income
Sarah, Single, $70,000 salary in Maine 2026:
Standard deduction: $14,600
ME taxable income: $70,000 − $14,600 = $55,400
ME tax: $26,050 × 5.8% + $29,350 × 6.75% = $1,511 + $1,981 = $3,492
ME effective rate: 4.99%
Standard deduction: $14,600
ME taxable income: $70,000 − $14,600 = $55,400
ME tax: $26,050 × 5.8% + $29,350 × 6.75% = $1,511 + $1,981 = $3,492
ME effective rate: 4.99%
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ME vs New England States Comparison
Side-by-side Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts income tax comparison
State income tax comparison at your current income level. Single filer, standard deduction only.
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Maine state tax at common income levels for the selected filing status.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Maine income tax brackets for 2026?
Maine has three brackets for 2026: 5.8% on income from $0 to $26,050, 6.75% from $26,050 to $61,600, and 7.15% on all income above $61,600 for single filers. Married filing jointly brackets are exactly double: 5.8% to $52,100, 6.75% to $123,200, and 7.15% above $123,200.
What is the Maine standard deduction for 2026?
Maine's standard deduction for 2026 is $14,600 for single filers and $29,200 for married filing jointly. These amounts match the 2025 federal standard deduction amounts. Maine does not automatically conform to federal standard deduction inflation adjustments each year.
What is the Maine Property Tax Fairness Credit?
The Maine Property Tax Fairness Credit is a refundable credit of up to $750 for qualifying homeowners and renters. It is designed to help lower-income Mainers whose property taxes (or rent equivalent) exceed a threshold percentage of their income. Single filers with income under approximately $40,000 may qualify for the full amount.
Does Maine exempt pension income from taxes?
Yes. Maine provides a pension income exemption: the first $35,000 of eligible pension income is excluded from Maine taxable income. This applies to Social Security benefits (which Maine fully exempts), pension income from state and local government, federal government pensions, and certain military retirement pay.
How does Maine compare to New Hampshire and Vermont for income tax?
New Hampshire has no tax on earned income (wages/salary) — making it the clear winner for workers. Vermont has rates from 3.35% to 8.75%, slightly higher than Maine at the top. Massachusetts has a flat 5% rate plus a 4% surtax on income over $1M. Maine's 7.15% top rate is among the higher in New England, making it competitive only with Vermont at the top bracket level.