Self-employment tax in Maine
Maine taxes self-employed income at graduated rates from 5.8% to 7.15%, on top of federal self-employment and income tax.
What a Maine freelancer owes
- Federal self-employment tax of 15.3% (12.4% Social Security + 2.9% Medicare).
- Maine graduated rates: 5.8%, 6.75% and a top rate of 7.15%.
- Maine tax applies to Maine taxable income, so only the portion in each bracket is taxed at that bracket rate.
Estimate your Maine taxes
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Estimated total tax
$13,567
Effective rate 26.1% on $52,000 net profit
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Estimates use 2026 US federal figures (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32): self-employment tax of 15.3% (12.4% Social Security up to the $184,500 wage base + 2.9% Medicare) plus federal income tax on your net profit after the standard deduction. State and local taxes are only included if you set a state rate above. Simplified estimate for planning only — not tax advice.
Maine freelancer tax — FAQ
What is the top Maine income tax rate?
The top Maine rate is 7.15%. Only income in the top bracket is taxed at that rate; lower portions are taxed at the lower graduated rates.
Is Maine tax flat or graduated?
Maine tax is graduated, with three rates from 5.8% to 7.15%.
How do I estimate my Maine 1099 taxes?
Use the free MoneyFeed 1099 calculator for the federal estimate, then add Maine tax at the graduated rates from 5.8% to 7.15%.
Figures are 2026 headline guidance for freelancers and the self-employed, not tax advice. Check current IRS and state rules or a CPA for your situation.
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