Free tax help in Maine
How to file your Maine and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Maine deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.
Check if you qualify (5 questions)| State income tax | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tax year 2025 due date | April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). |
| Extension | Automatic six-month extension with no form; at least 90% of the tax must be paid by the original due date to avoid late payment penalties. |
| State tax agency | Maine Revenue Services |
Free Maine state filing
Maine Tax Portal
Maine taxpayers can file Form 1040ME for free through the Maine Tax Portal; the federal return is filed separately.
Go to Maine Tax PortalFree if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Maine may update them in January.
Free federal filing for Maine residents
- VITA: free preparation if you make about $70,244 or less; most sites also do the state return. Find a site.
- TCE and AARP Tax-Aide: free help focused on older taxpayers. Find a Tax-Aide site.
- IRS Free File: AGI $89,000 or less (tax year 2025). Some partners include a free Maine return.
- MyFreeTaxes: federal and state, income under $89,000.
- MilTax: for the military community, federal plus up to three state returns.
- Fillable Forms: any income, federal only.
Common questions
Can I file my Maine state return for free?
Often, yes, if you qualify. Maine options include Maine Tax Portal. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.
When is the Maine tax deadline?
For tax year 2025, the Maine return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Automatic six-month extension with no form; at least 90% of the tax must be paid by the original due date to avoid late payment penalties.
Where can I get free tax help in person in Maine?
Use the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator and search your ZIP code. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April.
Need paid help in Maine?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Maine Revenue Services, our partner Pack Tax works with Maine residents by phone and video.
This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.
Ask Pack Tax for helpPack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works
Sources
- MRS 2025 individual forms (lists Maine Tax Portal)
- MRS individual income tax FAQ
- MRS Maine e-file
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
Maine facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Maine Revenue Services before you file.