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ME LD1682

Bill

Status

Failed

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Laurie Osher

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands Maine's income tax from 3 brackets to 6 brackets for tax years beginning January 1, 2025, adding new rates of 8.15%, 9.15%, and 10.15% for higher incomes

  • Single filers would pay 8.15% on income $100,000-$200,000, 9.15% on $200,000-$300,000, and 10.15% on income over $300,000

  • Married joint filers would pay 8.15% on income $200,000-$400,000, 9.15% on $400,000-$600,000, and 10.15% on income over $600,000

  • Heads of household would pay the new higher rates starting at $150,000, with the top 10.15% rate applying to income over $450,000

  • Income tax brackets will continue to be adjusted annually for inflation using the Chained Consumer Price Index beginning in 2026

Legislative Description

An Act to Increase Fairness in the Income Tax by Adding Higher Tax Brackets and Tax Rates

Income Tax

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Taxation4/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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