State income tax (top rate)
7.15%
Property tax (avg effective)
1.36%
PTET workaround
Not available
Maine tax notes
- Top rate 7.15% above $58,050 single. Property tax averages 1.36%.
Sample tax numbers for Maine
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State income tax on $100,000 taxable$3,575
Property tax on $400,000 home (avg)$5,440
SALT deduction usable (capped at $10k)$9,015
Tax moves that matter most for Maine
S-Corp election for self-employed
At net SE income above ~$80k-$100k, electing S-Corp typically saves $5k-$15k/yr in self-employment tax — the math is largely federal but affects Maine state tax via PTET (if applicable).
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Solo 401(k) for self-employed retirement
If you have 1099 income, Solo 401(k) lets you contribute up to $70,000/yr (2025) — far more than SEP-IRA in most cases. Reduces both federal and Maine state income tax.
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Run your Maine numbers
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