Maine Sales Tax
Maine applies a flat 5.5% rate statewide with no local additions. Both clothing and groceries are fully exempt. Note: restaurant meals and prepared food carry a higher 9% rate.
Rates verified January 2026 · Source: Maine Dept. of Revenue
Maine Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Flat 5.5% statewide · no local additions · groceries and clothing exempt
Maine has a flat 5.5% state sales tax with no local additions. The rate is the same everywhere in Maine. Groceries and clothing are both exempt from Maine sales tax.
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Maine combined rates by city — 2026 reference
- 5.5%PortlandCumberland County · State 5.5% only — no local additions in Maine
- 5.5%LewistonAndroscoggin County · State 5.5% only
- 5.5%BangorPenobscot County · State 5.5% only
- 5.5%South PortlandCumberland County · State 5.5% only
- 5.5%AuburnAndroscoggin County · State 5.5% only
- 5.5%AugustaKennebec County · State 5.5% only
ZIP and district rules can differ. Verify on Maine Dept. of Revenue.
State rate: 5.5%
Avg combined: 5.5%
Economic nexus: $100,000 in sales OR 200 transactions in Maine
Filing: Monthly or Quarterly
Often taxable in Maine
- General merchandise
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Restaurant meals (9% prepared food rate)
Common exemptions
- Groceries and food
- Clothing and footwear
- Prescription drugs
- Medical equipment
Maine sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the Maine sales tax rate in 2026?
Maine has a flat 5.5% statewide with no local additions. Restaurant meals and prepared food are taxed at 9%.
Is clothing taxed in Maine?
No. Clothing and footwear are exempt from Maine sales tax.
Are groceries taxed in Maine?
No. Grocery food is exempt from Maine sales tax.
Sales tax calculators for other states
Nevada8.23% avgWashington9.38% avgColorado7.81% avgArizona8.37% avgOregon0%Georgia7.34% avgUtah7.19% avgTennessee9.55% avgMinnesota7.49% avgMichigan6% avgCalifornia8.72% avgTexas8.2% avgFlorida7.01% avgNew York8.52% avgIllinois8.74% avgOhio7.22% avgPennsylvania6.34% avgNorth Carolina6.99% avgVirginia5.63% avgMassachusetts6.25% avgIndiana7% avgWisconsin5.7% avgMaryland6% avgMissouri8.29% avgAlabama9.24% avgLouisiana9.56% avgKentucky6% avgSouth Carolina7.42% avgNew Jersey6.6% avgConnecticut6.35% avgArkansas9.47% avgOklahoma8.98% avgKansas8.68% avgIowa6.94% avgNebraska6.97% avgWest Virginia6.55% avgMississippi7.07% avgNew Mexico7.62% avgIdaho6.02% avgRhode Island7% avgVermont6.24% avgHawaii4.44% avgNorth Dakota6.96% avgSouth Dakota6.4% avgAlaska0%Montana0%New Hampshire0%Delaware0%Wyoming5.44% avg
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Disclaimer: Rates are for informational and educational purposes and may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the official Maine revenue authority or a qualified professional before filing or making business decisions.