How to File Maine State Income Taxes

You do not need to file paper tax forms in Maine.

State taxpayers in Maine can pay taxes by e-filing. Filing state income taxes in Maine is easy when you use the Maine Revenue Services online filing options. The information is based on your federal tax form information. Fill out your Maine state income tax return after you have already filled out out your federal tax forms for the IRS to make filing taxes in Maine even more straightforward.

Instructions

1. Go to the Maine Revenue Services website. Register at the Maine Revenue Services site in order file state income taxes. Verify that you meet the current income and residency requirements for filing.

2. Fill out all personal information, including address, marital status and filing status.

3. Enter information from your federal tax form that you filled out for the IRS. Fill out the W2 information. Add any 1099 information you have.

4. Add information from Schedule 1, including deductions. Include tax additions and tax deductions.

5. Review the entire Maine state income tax form. Choose the method for receiving the refund or for your payment.

Tips & Warnings

• Most forms can be filed online. The Maine state income tax web site will prompt you to mail in certain forms if necessary.

• Pop-up blocker software may cause errors during the filing process unless you turn it off first.

References

• Maine Revenue Service: Electronic Services