Maine sales tax calculator (2026)
Maine's state sales tax rate is 5.5%, and about 5.5% combined with average local taxes. Enter an amount to get the tax and total.
Rate pre-filled with Maine's 2026 combined average. Local rates vary — enter your city/county rate for an exact total. Estimate only, not tax advice.
Maine sales tax rate
Maine charges a statewide sales tax of 5.5%. Cities, counties and special districts can add their own local sales taxes on top, which brings the population-weighted average combined rate to about 5.5% in 2026. Because local rates differ from place to place, the exact rate at a given address may be higher or lower than the average.
How to calculate Maine sales tax
Multiply the price by the rate: sales tax = price × rate ÷ 100, then add it to the price for the total. For a $100 purchase at the combined 5.5% rate, the tax is $5.50 and the total is $105.50. Use the calculator above for any amount, and swap in your local rate if you know it.
| State rate | 5.5% |
|---|---|
| Combined avg (state + local) | 5.5% |
Rates as of January 1, 2026 (source: Tax Foundation). Verify the current rate for your locality with the Maine Department of Revenue before filing.
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What is the sales tax rate in Maine?
Maine's statewide sales tax rate is 5.5%. With average local taxes added, the combined rate is about 5.5% (as of 2026). Your exact rate depends on the city or county.
How do I calculate sales tax in Maine?
Multiply the purchase price by the tax rate. For example, on a $100 purchase at 5.5%, the sales tax is $5.50 and the total is $105.50. The calculator above does it for any amount.
Why is my Maine sales tax different from the rate shown?
Local city, county and special-district taxes are added on top of the state rate and vary by location, so two addresses in Maine can have different combined rates. Enter your local rate above for an exact figure.