Maine Sales Tax Calculator
Maine sales tax applies to most retail sales of tangible goods and some services. This calculator shows the combined state and local sales tax rate for any location in Maine and lets you work out the tax on a given purchase price or reverse-calculate the pre-tax amount from a total. Select your county or city to load the exact local rate on top of the Maine statewide base rate, then enter any purchase amount to see the tax and total immediately. Rates and jurisdictions are sourced from Maine Revenue Services and reflect current Maine law. Sales tax in Maine applies at the point of sale for most tangible personal property; groceries, prescription drugs, and other categories may be exempt or taxed at a reduced rate depending on state law. Use the calculator to compare totals across different jurisdictions, or to verify a receipt. The combined rate shown is the rate applicable at a specific location and accounts for any special district taxes layered on top of the county or municipal rate.
Maine's state sales tax base rate is 5.5%. There are no local sales taxes, so this is the rate statewide.
How sales tax works in Maine
Maine charges a statewide base sales tax of 5.5%. Single statewide general rate of 5.5% with no county or city sales taxes, plus special statewide rates including 8% on prepared food and 9% on lodging. There are no local sales taxes, so the rate is the same across Maine. Your result updates the page link, so you can copy a permalink to any calculation.
sales tax = pre-tax price x (state rate + local rate) / 100
total = pre-tax price + sales tax
What is taxed in Maine
| Groceries | Exempt |
|---|---|
| Prescription drugs | Exempt |
| Clothing | Taxable |
Grocery staples (food products for home consumption) are exempt; prepared food is taxed at the special 8% rate, and candy and soft drinks are taxable.
Source: Maine Revenue Services.
Maine sales tax: frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Maine?
Maine's statewide base rate is 5.5%. The general rate is 5.5% everywhere in Maine; there are no county or city sales taxes.
Are groceries taxed in Maine?
Grocery staples (food products for home consumption) are exempt; prepared food is taxed at the special 8% rate, and candy and soft drinks are taxable.
How do I remove sales tax from a total in Maine?
Switch the calculator to Remove tax and enter the tax-inclusive total. It divides by 1 plus the combined rate to find the pre-tax price, then shows the tax.
Why is my restaurant or hotel bill taxed at more than 5.5% in Maine?
Maine applies special statewide rates above the 5.5% general rate: prepared food is taxed at 8% and lodging is taxed at 9%. There are no local sales taxes, so these rates are the same statewide.
Are groceries taxed in Maine?
Grocery staples for home consumption are exempt from Maine sales tax. Prepared food is taxed at 8%, and candy, soft drinks and dietary supplements are taxable.
Official sources
- State base rate (5.5%): Maine Revenue Services, as at Jun 11, 2026.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 11 June 2026. See our methodology. General information, not financial or tax advice.