File Taxes Online For Free
Mainers can now file their state taxes online for free. Last year, over 375,000 residents took advantage of this free service.
Maine's FastFile is considered the quickest, most accurate and efficient way to file income tax returns. Not only does the free program do many of the calculations for you, it also saves taxpayers money because the return process is less expensive to process than paper returns.
The advantages of filing online include:
- It’s free.
- It's easy to use and fast.
- Most of the calculations are done for you.
- Submitted information is automatically saved for future referencing.
- Processing of your return is faster than paper filing.
- If you are due a refund, you can Direct Deposit to your checking, savings or NextGen account.
- If you have a balance due, you can electronically pay or opt to delay payment.
Help is available for some tax items by simply pressing the help button on screen. Filers can also call (207) 626-8475 with any questions, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
Generally, Mainers may file online for free if:
- Filing an original return (not an amended or corrected return) for the 2009 tax year
- A full year Maine resident in calendar year 2009.
- A nonresident in 2009 with zero Maine income tax before claiming the nonresident credit.
- A nonresident and all income is sourced to Maine and you do not need to complete Schedule NR.
Some restrictions do apply.
It is important to note that you must complete your federal tax return in order to complete your Maine tax return. Information on Federal tax information can be found at: www.irs.gov.
For more information about filing your Maine state taxes online for free please visit: www.maine.gov/revenue/homepage.html.
