Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Maine Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Maine sales tax is 5.5% statewide, with no local sales taxes on top. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Maine sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Maine sales tax works
Maine charges 5.5% on most goods with no local sales taxes; prepared food and lodging are taxed at higher rates.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 5.5 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $2.20 tax, for $42.20 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0550.
Maine sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 5.5% | Total at 5.5% |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.55 | $10.55 |
| $25.00 | $1.38 | $26.38 |
| $50.00 | $2.75 | $52.75 |
| $100.00 | $5.50 | $105.50 |
| $250.00 | $13.75 | $263.75 |
| $500.00 | $27.50 | $527.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $55.00 | $1,055.00 |
Maine vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 5.5% | 5.5% | $5.50 |
| New Hampshire | 0% | 0% | $0.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Maine?
The Maine state sales tax rate is 5.5%. There are no local sales taxes, so 5.5% applies statewide.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Maine?
At the state rate, $5.50 (total $105.50).
How do I calculate Maine sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 5.5% = $2.75. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0550 = $94.79 before tax.
Is Maine sales tax high?
Maine ranks #43 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.