Maine Tax Tables for 2020
The 2020 Maine Tax Tables summarise the state-level rules applied to wages, deductions, credits and taxable income. These tables match the rules used by the Maine State Tax Calculator 2020.
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Maine Tax Tables for 2020
The tables below outline the income tax structure, deduction amounts, state-level credits and payroll-related rules used for Maine in 2020. Maine uses filing-status–specific progressive income tax tables. Income is divided into brackets and each portion is taxed at its marginal rate. The table below shows the full structure for this filing status. For a full explanation of marginal brackets, see our Tax Tables guide.
Single – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Single filers in Maine for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 22,200.00 | 5.8% |
| 2 | $ 22,200.00 to $ 52,600.00 | 6.75% |
| 3 | $ 52,600.00 and over | 7.15% |
Married filing jointly – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing jointly filers in Maine for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 22,200.00 | 5.8% |
| 2 | $ 22,200.00 to $ 52,600.00 | 6.75% |
| 3 | $ 52,600.00 and over | 7.15% |
Married filing separately – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing separately filers in Maine for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 44,450.00 | 5.8% |
| 2 | $ 44,450.00 to $ 105,200.00 | 6.75% |
| 3 | $ 105,200.00 and over | 7.15% |
Head of household – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Head of household filers in Maine for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 33,000.00 | 5.8% |
| 2 | $ 33,000.00 to $ 78,900.00 | 6.75% |
| 3 | $ 78,900.00 and over | 7.15% |
Widowed – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Widowed filers in Maine for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 44,450.00 | 5.8% |
| 2 | $ 44,450.00 to $ 105,200.00 | 6.75% |
| 3 | $ 105,200.00 and over | 7.15% |
Maine Standard Deduction(2020)
State-level standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
| Filing Status | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single | $12,400 |
| Married filing jointly | $24,800 |
| Married filing separately | $12,400 |
| Head of household | $18,350 |
| Widowed | $24,800 |
Maine Payroll Taxes(2020)
Payroll taxes set at the state level, separate from federal FICA.
| Tax | Rate | Wage Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Insurance Tax | 0% | No cap |
| Unemployment Program Administrative Fund | 0% | No cap |
| Competitive Skills Scholarship Fund | 0% | No cap |
Maine Tax Tables for Related Years
These related years are often reviewed together for comparing bracket changes, deductions and Maine updates:
Frequently Asked Questions
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Disaster/relief timing notes for Maine
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Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.