State of Maine Excise Tax Calculator 2025-2026
Calculate excise tax for vehicle registrations in Maine based on MSRP and vehicle age.
Our free state of maine excise tax calculator helps you calculate excise tax for vehicle registrations in Maine. This maine excise tax calculator estimates excise tax based on the vehicle's MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) and age, with rates decreasing as the vehicle gets older.
Enter the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP).
Maine excise tax is calculated based on the vehicle's MSRP and age. The tax rate decreases each year: First year vehicles are taxed at 2.4% of MSRP, second year at 1.75%, third year at 1.3%, fourth year at 1.0%, fifth year at 0.65%, and vehicles six years or older at 0.4%. The calculator multiplies the MSRP by the appropriate rate based on the vehicle's age to determine the excise tax amount.
Excise Tax: Excise Tax = MSRP × Rate (based on vehicle age)
Rates by Age:
- First Year: 2.4%
- Second Year: 1.75%
- Third Year: 1.3%
- Fourth Year: 1.0%
- Fifth Year: 0.65%
- Sixth Year+: 0.4%