Maine Self-Employment Tax Calculator 2026
Maine has a graduated income tax with rates ranging from 5.8% to 7.1%. Use this calculator to estimate your total tax liability including federal self-employment tax, federal income tax, and Maine state income tax.
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Self-Employment Tax in Maine (ME)
If you're self-employed in Maine, you'll pay three types of tax on your 1099 income: federal self-employment tax (15.3%), federal income tax (10-37% depending on your bracket), and Maine state income tax. Maine has a graduated income tax with rates ranging from 5.8% to 7.1%.
Important note: Maine conforms to the federal standard deduction.
Maine Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $26,050 | 5.80% |
| $26,050 – $61,600 | 6.75% |
| Over $61,600 | 7.15% |
How Self-Employment Tax Works
The federal self-employment tax rate is 15.3% — covering both Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%). This is calculated on 92.35% of your net self-employment earnings. For 2026, Social Security tax applies to earnings up to $176,100. You can deduct half of your SE tax when calculating your federal income tax, which reduces your overall tax burden.
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Maine Tax Quick Facts
- Income Tax
- Yes
- Tax Type
- graduated
- Top Rate
- 7.15%
- Federal SE Tax
- 15.3%