Maine Tax Calculator
Maine taxes income through a tiered bracket system, and starting 2026 adds a new surcharge tier for income above a very high threshold, on top of its already elevated top rate for the region. The state does not tax Social Security and offers a pension-income deduction for qualifying retirees. This calculator applies Maine's current bracket schedule to your entered income.
State Tax
$6,630Effective Rate
6.63%Marginal Rate
7.15%| Rate | Bracket Range | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 5.80% | $0 – $27,400 | $1,589 |
| 6.75% | $27,400 – $64,850 | $2,528 |
| 7.15% | $64,850 – $1,000,000 | $2,513 |
| Total | $6,630 | |
How Maine income tax works
- Maine layers several brackets, taxing each portion of income at its own rate as it rises.
- A new surcharge tier applies above a very high income threshold starting with the 2026 tax year.
- Qualifying retirees can claim a pension-income deduction that reduces Maine taxable income.
Need the exact bracket thresholds instead of an estimate? See the Maine tax brackets for 2026 .
Estimate your Maine property tax by county, compare every state at the state tax brackets hub , or see the full tax-by-state directory .
Frequently asked questions
How is Maine income tax calculated?
Maine applies a tiered bracket schedule, with an added surcharge tier for very high earners starting in 2026. The calculator applies the current schedule to your entered income.
Does Maine tax Social Security benefits?
No. Maine excludes Social Security benefits from state taxable income.
What changed in Maine's tax brackets for 2026?
Maine added a new surcharge tier above its existing top bracket for very high earners, in addition to its regular inflation-indexed threshold adjustments.
How much state tax will I pay in Maine?
It depends on which brackets your income falls into and whether the new surcharge applies. Enter your income above for an exact total.
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