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Tax & accounting services in Maine

BATS helps individuals and businesses across Maine with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping and payroll, with advisors who know Maine rules.

Maine tax overview

What to know about taxes in Maine

Maine taxes personal income, and state returns are filed with the Maine Revenue Services. Planning has to account for both federal and Maine rules.

Whether you are filing a personal return, running a growing company or answering a letter from the IRS or the state, we pair you with an advisor who works through Maine returns every season.

Maine at a glance

State tax agency
Maine Revenue Services
Income tax on wages
Yes
Local income taxes
Not common
Cities with pages
3

Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your advisor for the figures that apply to you.

Services in Maine

Every BATS service is available in Maine

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.

Questions

Maine tax FAQs

10 answers about taxes in Maine.

Do you prepare Maine state tax returns?

Yes. We prepare resident, part-year and nonresident Maine returns and file them with the Maine Revenue Services, together with your federal return.

When are Maine individual returns due?

Many states follow the federal April 15 deadline, but some set their own dates. We track the Maine Revenue Services deadlines for you and file extensions when they are needed.

Does Maine have a sales tax?

Yes. Maine charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help Maine businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the Maine Revenue Services.

What payroll registrations does a Maine employer need?

Employers generally register with Maine for unemployment insurance and state income tax withholding, plus any other state payroll programs that apply. We handle the registrations and the ongoing filings.

Do I need to make Maine estimated tax payments?

If you have income without enough withholding, such as self-employment or investment income, Maine generally expects estimated payments during the year, with its own thresholds and due dates. We calculate federal and state payments together.

How are LLCs and corporations taxed in Maine?

Maine applies its own rules to LLCs, S corporations and C corporations, and in some cases charges franchise, gross receipts or minimum taxes regardless of profit. We review how your entity is treated in Maine before you form it or make an election.

I moved into or out of Maine. What do I file?

Usually a part-year return for each state you lived in during the year, with credits so the same income is not taxed twice. Our multi-state filing service handles this.

Can you represent me with the Maine Revenue Services?

Yes. In addition to IRS matters, we respond to notices and audits from the Maine Revenue Services when you authorize us to.

Can a Maine business work with BATS remotely?

Yes. We work with Maine businesses through video meetings, secure document upload and cloud accounting software, so there is no need to visit an office.

Which Maine cities do you serve?

We have dedicated pages for Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, and we work with clients anywhere in Maine.

Tax help for Maine

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