Maine sales tax rules
Quick answer
Maine charges a 5.5% statewide sales tax with no local add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Maine treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Maine?
No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Maine state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
Is clothing taxed in Maine?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Maine at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Maine?
It depends on how you invoice it. In Maine, separately stated delivery is generally exempt, while bundled shipping-and-handling is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Maine?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Maine over 12 months, you must register with the Maine Revenue Services and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Maine have a tax-free weekend?
No. Maine does not run a recurring sales tax holiday. Purchases are taxed at the normal combined rate year-round, currently 5.5% across covered Maine metros.
Maine rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.