Maine sales tax calculator
Maine’s state rate is 5.5%; the typical combined rate with local taxes is about 5.5%. Add or remove sales tax from any amount below.
Pre-tax
$100.00
Sales tax
$5.50
Total
$105.50
How sales tax works in Maine
Maine charges a flat 5.5% statewide rate with no local sales taxes. Prepared food is taxed at 8% and lodging at 9%, and groceries are generally exempt.
Rates are approximate and current as of the 2024–2025 tax years. Local rates change and vary by address; confirm the exact figure with the Maine department of revenue or a rate lookup by ZIP code before relying on it.
Sales tax on common amounts in Maine (at 5.5%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Maine?
Maine's statewide base rate is 5.5%. With average local (city and county) taxes added, the typical combined rate is about 5.5%. Your exact rate depends on the address of the sale.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Maine?
At the 5.5% average combined rate, sales tax on $100 is about $5.50, for a total of $105.50. At the 5.5% state rate alone it is $5.50.
Does Maine charge local sales tax on top of the state rate?
Maine has little or no local sales tax — the rate is close to the 5.5% state figure almost everywhere.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Maine?
Divide the tax-included total by 1 plus the rate as a decimal. At 5.5%, a $105.50 total came from a $100.00 pre-tax price. Use the "Remove tax from a total" mode above.