Maine Tax Laws

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Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed November 01, 2017

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While taxes can sometimes seem like an undue burden at times, especially if you owe taxes to the IRS when you file in mid-April, they are essential to paying for shared resources such as highways, bridges, police, education, and other services we depend on daily. FindLaw's section on Maine's tax laws includes information about the state's income tax laws, with current tax brackets and filing information; an article about various consumer taxes, such as sales and excise tax (cigarettes, liquor, etc.); and more. To learn more about Maine's tax laws, click on a link below or speak with a tax attorney in your area.

Learn About Maine Tax Laws

  • Maine Consumer Tax Laws

    Summaries of Maine's consumer taxation laws, with current rates for excise taxes (cigarettes, gasoline, liquor, etc.); retail sales tax; a listing of goods and services that are not taxable; and more.

  • Maine Probate and Estate Tax Laws

    Explanation of how probate and estate laws in the state of Maine work in the event of a person's death; what taxes are owed in conjunction with the probate process; and more.

  • Maine Personal Income Tax Laws

    Basic information about how Maine levies and collects personal income taxes, including current tax brackets; how taxation works at both the state and federal levels; and other related matters.

  • Maine Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion Laws

    What you need to know about Maine's laws prohibiting the related crimes of tax fraud -- actively falsifying one's tax returns -- and tax evasion, the nonpayment of owed taxes.

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