Maine Sales Tax Rate (2026)
State Base Rate
5.5%
How Sales Tax Works in Maine
Maine imposes a statewide base sales tax rate of 5.5%. Maine is a destination-based sales tax state, meaning the tax rate is determined by the buyer's delivery address.
Rates in Maine are typically updated annually. Businesses should monitor rate changes regularly to maintain compliance.
Example API Response
Query real-time sales tax rates programmatically. Here is an example response for Cumberland County:
api-response
GETRequest
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://salestaxapi.io/api/rates?state=ME&zip=04101"200Response
{
"state": "ME",
"zip": "04101",
"county": "Cumberland County",
"total_rate": 0.055
}Get real-time Maine sales tax rates via API
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Maine Sales Tax FAQ
What is the sales tax rate in Maine?
Maine has a flat statewide sales tax rate of 5.5%. There are no additional local sales taxes.
Does Maine have local sales tax?
No. Maine does not allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes.
How often does Maine update sales tax rates?
Maine's state rate is set by legislation and changes infrequently.