Maine Sales
Tax Rate

Maine has a flat 5.5% statewide sales tax rate with no local add-on, applied uniformly across the state.

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5.5%

Maine combined sales tax rate for 2026

Maine (state)5.5%
Statewide sales tax rate5.5%

Maine permits no local sales taxes — the 5.5% state rate applies uniformly statewide (certain categories like prepared food and lodging are taxed at a separate 8% rate).

Sources: Maine Revenue Services — Sales, Use & Service Provider Tax. Last verified: August 14, 2026.

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