Maine income tax in 2026
Maine taxes wages at 5.8% to 7.15% of taxable income. The standard deduction ($15,700 single, $31,400 married filing jointly, $23,550 head of household) phases out above $102,250 / $204,550 / $153,400 of income, and the $5,300 personal exemption above $341,000 single. A refundable $305 credit per dependent is reduced above $100,000 of income ($150,000 joint). A 2% surcharge applies to taxable income over $1 million ($1.5 million joint).
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $27,400 | 5.8% |
| $27,400 to $64,850 | 6.75% |
| Over $64,850 | 7.15% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $54,850 | 5.8% |
| $54,850 to $129,750 | 6.75% |
| Over $129,750 | 7.15% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $41,100 | 5.8% |
| $41,100 to $97,300 | 6.75% |
| Over $97,300 | 7.15% |
The dependent credit uses the 2025 amount for children 6 and over ($305; $610 under 6) until Maine publishes 2026's.
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $48,018 a year ($4,001 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,372 Maine tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $101,046 a year ($8,421 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $4,134 Maine tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is Maine's income tax rate in 2026?
Maine taxes wages at 5.8% to 7.15% of taxable income in 2026. The standard deduction ($15,700 single, $31,400 married filing jointly, $23,550 head of household) phases out above $102,250 / $204,550 / $153,400 of income, and the $5,300 personal exemption above $341,000 single. A refundable $305 credit per dependent is reduced above $100,000 of income ($150,000 joint). A 2% surcharge applies to taxable income over $1 million ($1.5 million joint).
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in Maine?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $48,018 a year ($4,001 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $2,372 Maine income tax.
Are there local income taxes in Maine?
No city or county income taxes apply to most Maine residents' wages.
Maine rules checked on 2026-10-01: maine.gov, maine.gov, maine.gov, maine.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.