Maine Sales Tax Calculator 2026 – Rate 5.50% (State 5.50%)
Calculate sales tax in Maine instantly. The Maine state sales tax rate is 5.50%; with the average local (city and county) rate of 0.00% added, the typical combined rate is 5.50% (2026 figures). Enter a price below to see the tax and total.
Maine Sales Tax Calculator
State rate 5.50% + average local 0.00% = 5.50%
Rates from Tax Foundation 2026 data. Your exact city or county rate may differ – use the custom rate box with the rate on a local receipt.
Maine sales tax rate in 2026
The statewide rate is 5.50%. Local governments add an average of 0.00%, for an average combined rate of 5.50%. Maine has no local sales taxes, so the flat 5.5% state rate applies everywhere; prepared meals and alcohol sold in restaurants are taxed at a higher 8% rate.
How to calculate Maine sales tax
Sales tax = price × (rate ÷ 100). On a $100 purchase at the 5.50% average combined rate, the tax is $5.50 and the total is $105.50. To find the pre-tax price from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate ÷ 100).
Maine sales tax examples
| Price | State tax (5.50%) | Avg. combined tax (5.50%) | Total (combined) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $10.55 |
| $25 | $1.38 | $1.38 | $26.38 |
| $50 | $2.75 | $2.75 | $52.75 |
| $100 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $105.50 |
| $250 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $263.75 |
| $500 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $527.50 |
| $1,000 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $1,055.00 |
| $5,000 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $5,275.00 |
What is exempt from sales tax in Maine?
Most groceries ("grocery staples") and prescription drugs are exempt; prepared food is taxed at 8% and lodging at 9%. Rules change, so confirm with the Maine Department of Revenue before relying on an exemption.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Maine sales tax on online orders? Yes – retailers that ship to Maine generally must collect tax at the rate for your delivery address. Is there sales tax on cars in Maine? Vehicle purchases are taxed, often under separate rules and rates; use our auto loan calculator to include it in your payment. Need another state? Use the all-states sales tax calculator.
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