TaxWrenMaine income tax at common incomes
Wages only, standard deduction, 2026. Federal + Maine tax; Social Security and Medicare not included.
| Wages | State (single) | Total (single) | Total (married) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,528 | $4,148 (10.4%) | $1,517 |
| $60,000 | $2,868 | $7,888 (13.1%) | $4,737 |
| $75,000 | $3,881 | $11,551 (15.4%) | $7,407 |
| $100,000 | $5,654 | $18,824 (18.8%) | $12,026 |
| $150,000 | $9,229 | $33,963 (22.6%) | $23,101 |
| $250,000 | $16,379 | $68,133 (27.3%) | $52,351 |
Maine brackets
5.8% over $0 · 6.75% over $27,399 · 7.15% over $64,849 (single).
How Maine taxes changed
For 2026, Maine lowered the single standard deduction from $15,000 to $8,350. State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit rises from $3,712 to $4,152 (+$441).
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 7.15% | 7.15% |
| Standard deduction (single) | $15,000 | $8,350 |
| State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit | $3,712 | $4,152 |
| Take-home on a $75,000 salary | $57,871 | $57,712 |
Each year uses that year's federal and Maine rules, so the take-home row also reflects federal changes. Federal changes · All data updates
What this estimate simplifies
- Maine offers a refundable dependent credit of $305 for dependents ages six and older and $610 for dependents ages five and under (2025 amounts).
- Maine's personal exemption begins to phase out for taxpayers with income exceeding $333,450 (single filers) or $400,100 (MFJ) in tax year 2025. These phaseout thresholds are adjusted annually for inflation. The standard deduction amounts for 2025 are phased out for taxpayers with Maine income over $100,000 (single filers) or $200,050 (MFJ). The dependent personal exemption is structured as a tax credit and begins to phase out for taxpayers with income exceeding $125,000 (head of household) or $150,000 (married filing jointly).
Sources: Maine revenue department, Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32. Methodology.
Maine income tax FAQ
What is the Maine income tax rate for 2026?
Maine has a graduated income tax with 3 rates from 5.8% to 7.15%; the top rate starts at $64,849 of taxable income for single filers. The top rate is 7.15%.
How much Maine income tax do I pay on $75,000?
About $3,881 for a single filer with $75,000 of wages in 2026, on top of $7,670 of federal income tax.
Does Maine have local income taxes?
No. Maine localities do not levy a separate income tax.