Maine Auto Loan & Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate your Maine auto loan monthly payment and vehicle sales tax. Maine charges 5.5% on vehicle purchases.
Maine Sales Tax Rules
Maine charges 5.5% state sales tax on vehicles. Trade-in credit applies. Maine has no county or local sales taxes — 5.5% is the final rate statewide.
Source: Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 36 § 1752
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vehicle sales tax rate in Maine?
Maine charges a 5.5% state sales tax on vehicle purchases under Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 36 § 1752. Maine has no county or local sales taxes, so 5.5% is the uniform rate throughout the state.
Does Maine reduce sales tax for trade-ins?
Yes. Maine allows a trade-in credit — the value of your trade-in vehicle reduces the taxable purchase price before the 5.5% sales tax is applied.
Are there local vehicle sales taxes in Maine?
No. Maine does not allow county or city sales taxes. The 5.5% statewide rate is the only sales tax on vehicle purchases throughout the state.
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