Maine Sales Tax Calculator 2026
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The Maine state sales tax is 5.5%, and the average shopper pays 5.5% once local taxes are added. Calculate the tax on any purchase, or work backwards from a receipt total.
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Sales tax on $100.00 at 5.5% is $5.50, for a total of $105.50.
Total with tax
$105.50
at 5.5% combined rate
- Sales tax
- $5.50
- Pre-tax price
- $100.00
- State rate
- 5.5%
- Avg. local rate
- 0%
- max 0%
Maine sales tax explained
Maine charges a 5.5% state sales tax.There are no local add-ons, so the rate is the same statewide.
Groceries are exempt from sales tax in Maine.
- No local sales taxes. Groceries are exempt; prepared food and lodging are taxed at 8% and 9%.
Quick reference at 5.5%
| Price | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.38 | $26.38 |
| $100.00 | $5.50 | $105.50 |
| $500.00 | $27.50 | $527.50 |
| $1,500.00 | $82.50 | $1,582.50 |
| $30,000.00 | $1,650.00 | $31,650.00 |
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 the rate is the same everywhere in the state. That ranks Maine #44 of 51 for average combined rate.
Are groceries taxed in Maine?
Groceries are exempt from sales tax in Maine.
How much is sales tax on a $30,000 car in Maine?
At the average combined rate of 5.5%, tax on a $30,000 purchase would be about $1,650. Many states tax vehicles differently: some apply only the state rate, cap the tax, or allow a trade-in credit. Check the Maine motor vehicle agency for the exact rule.
How do I back out sales tax from a total?
Switch on "I know the total" above, or divide the total by 1 plus the rate. For example, a $108.25 receipt at 8.25% is $100.00 before tax.
Data sources & last verified
Last verified
- Tax Foundation, 2026 Sales Tax Rates, Midyear Update (state and average local rates as of July 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) Retrieved · effective July 1, 2026
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