Maine sales tax at a glance
General rate 5.5% with no local sales taxes; grocery staples are exempt, while prepared food is taxed at 8% and lodging at 9%.
| State sales tax rate | 5.5% |
| Average local rate | 0% |
| Average combined rate | 5.5% |
| Highest combined rate | 5.5% |
| Groceries | Exempt |
Maine sales tax examples
| Price | State tax only | Tax at 5.5% | Total at 5.5% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $10.55 |
| $50 | $2.75 | $2.75 | $52.75 |
| $100 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $105.50 |
| $500 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $527.50 |
| $1,000 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $1,055.00 |
Also see the Maine paycheck calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Maine?
The Maine state sales tax rate is 5.5%. Local taxes add an average of 0%, for an average combined rate of 5.5%; the highest combined rate in the state is 5.5%.
Are groceries taxed in Maine?
Groceries are exempt from the Maine state sales tax.
How do I calculate sales tax in Maine?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At the average combined rate of 5.5%, a $100 purchase adds $5.50 in tax for a total of $105.50.