Maine Releases 2026 Withholding Methods

Maine’s 2026 withholding methods were released Oct. 15 by Maine Revenue Services.

The value of a state allowance in the withholding methods increased to $5,300 annually, from $5,150, the agency said.

The maximum standard deduction is $12,450 for a single employee or $27,750 for a married employee, up from $12,150 or $27,150, the agency said. When a single employee earns more than $102,250 annually or a married employee earns more than $204,550 annually, up from $100,000 or $200,050, the standard deduction begins decreasing according to a formula. The standard deduction reaches zero when a single employee earns at least $177,250 ...