Maine Sales Tax Calculator
Maine has a 5.5% state rate with no local option, but meals and lodging are taxed at 8%. Maine's 8% meals-and-lodging rate is the main departure from its otherwise uniform 5.5% rate.
Default for Maine: 5.50%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State-level rate (no ZIP snapshot for this state yet).
Maine sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 5.50% |
| Average local rate | 0.00% |
| Average combined rate | 5.50% |
| Highest combined rate | 5.50% |
What is taxable in Maine?
- Unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt, while prepared meals and short-term lodging carry the 8% rate.
- There are no municipal sales taxes, so the category of purchase determines the rate rather than the address.
ME sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in Maine?
- Maine's state-level rate is 5.50%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 5.50%, with the highest combined rate around 5.50%. Maine's 8% meals-and-lodging rate is the main departure from its otherwise uniform 5.5% rate.
- Does Maine have local sales tax?
- There are no municipal sales taxes, so the category of purchase determines the rate rather than the address.
- What is exempt from sales tax in Maine?
- Unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt, while prepared meals and short-term lodging carry the 8% rate.
- How do I calculate sales tax in Maine?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 5.50% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $5.50 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the Maine Revenue Services.
Official source: Maine Revenue Services.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
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