Maine State Tax Credits
Whether Maine offers its own Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on top of the federal one.
How This Works
The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) works the same way regardless of which state you live in — up to $8,231 for the 2026 tax year, depending on income and qualifying children. What varies by state is whether your state also gives you a credit on your state tax return, usually calculated as a percentage of whatever federal EITC you qualify for. State legislatures change these rates fairly often, so always confirm the current rate on your state's own tax site before filing.
Maine's State EITC
25% of the federal credit (50% for workers without qualifying children).
✓ Maine extends this credit to ITIN filers, even though the federal EITC requires a Social Security Number.
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The federal EITC is just one of 8 federal credits on our full tool — Child Tax Credit, education credits, retirement savings credit, and more, all available regardless of which state you live in.
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