2024 Maine Form 1040ME

What Is Maine Form 1040ME?

Maine Form 1040ME is used by full-year residents to file their individual state income tax return. The purpose of Form 1040ME is to calculate how much Maine income tax you owe for the tax year. Part-year residents and nonresidents also file Maine Form 1040ME but must include Schedule NR or other required schedules to properly allocate income and calculate any tax due to Maine. Maine does not currently offer a separate short form for individual filers. Read the Which Form to File section of the 2024 Maine 1040ME instructions to confirm whether you need additional schedules based on your residency status.

Who Must File Maine Form 1040ME?

If you are a full-year Maine resident who is required to file a federal income tax return, you will generally need to file Form 1040ME. Part-year and nonresident individuals must file if they have income from Maine sources and are required to file a federal return. In addition, if you are not required to file a federal return but have income subject to Maine income tax that results in a Maine tax liability, you must file a Maine return. Check the Who Must File section of the 2024 Maine 1040ME instructions to see if your gross income or filing status requires you to file.

Even if you are not required to file, you may still want to submit a return if you had Maine income tax withheld and could receive a refund. Maine also offers certain tax credits to residents, such as the Maine Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Maine Child Care Credit, Property Tax Fairness Credit, and other benefits that may increase your refund amount. Review the Refundable Credits section in the 2024 Maine 1040ME instructions to see if you qualify.

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Printable Maine 1040ME Instructions

How do I check my Maine tax refund?

To check the status of your Maine 1040ME income tax return online, visit the Maine Revenue Services website and use their Where is My Refund service. Maine Revenue Services updates its tax return status information each Tuesday and Friday night.

To check the status of your Maine income tax return for 2024, you will need the following information:

• Social Security Number
• Amount of your refund

The requested information must match what was submitted on your 2024 Maine Form 1040ME. Contact the Maine Revenue Services service center by phone, email, or mail to check prior year returns.

To contact the Maine Revenue Services service center by phone or email, use the check your refund status link above. Alternatively, read or print the 2024 Maine Form 1040ME instructions to obtain the proper phone number and mailing address.

Last updated: January 19, 2025

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