Portland, Maine Sales Tax Calculator (2026)

5.50% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.

Portland applies Maine’s uniform 5.5% statewide sales tax rate with no additional local taxes.

Portland Sales Tax Calculator

Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Portland’s tax rate.

Rate
5.50%
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Total
The current combined rate for Portland is 5.50%.

Portland Sales Tax Breakdown

  • State Rate: 5.50%
  • City Rate: 0.00%
  • County Rate: 0.00%
  • Special Rate: 0.00%
  • Total: 5.50%

About Portland

As Maine’s largest city and commercial hub, Portland applies the same 5.5% state tax on retail goods and certain services, keeping rates simple and consistent statewide.

Example Calculation

A $1,000 retail purchase in Portland adds $55 in sales tax, for a total of $1,055.

FAQs for Portland

Does Portland have local sales taxes?

No, Maine applies a single statewide rate of 5.5%.

Are groceries and medicine taxed?

Most groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from sales tax.