Maine Revenue Services Issues Revised Instructional Bulletin Updating Sales Tax Guidelines for Food Product Retailers

The Maine Revenue Services issued a revised instructional bulletin providing guidance to retailers of food products, such as supermarkets, grocery stores, and convenience stores, on the sales tax treatment of various food items. The bulletin clarifies which food products are considered exempt “grocery staples” and which are taxable, including detailed examples of taxable items like candy, soft drinks, prepared foods, and dietary supplements. [Me. Revenue Servs., Instructional Bulletin No. 12, 12/22/25]

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