Aaron Giles States Sales And Use Tax- Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts

Maine State Sales And Use Tax

The state of Maine increased its state sales tax rate to 5.5% on Oct. 1, 2013. Taxes are levied on the retail sale, lease or rental of most goods. There are no local sales taxes in the state of Maine.

Use tax is due on all purchases brought into the state of Maine, unless specifically exempted. Use tax is due at the same rates as sales tax. Returns are to be filed on or before the 15th day of the month following the month in which the purchases were made. For example, purchases made in the month of January should be reported to the state of Maine on or before February 15th.

For more information on Maine sales tax exemptions please visit the sites shown below.

Maine State Department of Revenue
Maine State Sales Tax Forms
Maine State Voluntary Disclosure Program

Maryland State Sales And Use Tax

The state of Maryland levies a 6% state sales tax rate on the retail sale, lease or rental of most goods. There are no local sales taxes in the state of Maryland.

Use tax is due on all purchases brought into the state of Maryland, unless specifically exempted. Use tax is due at the same rate as sales tax. Returns are to be filed on or before the 20th day of the month following the month in which the purchases were made. For example, purchases made in the month of January should be reported to the state of Maryland on or before February 20th.

For more information on Maryland sales tax exemptions please visit the sites shown below.

Maryland State Comptroller
Maryland Sales And Use Tax Forms
Maryland State Business Tax Credits

Massachusetts State Sales And Use Tax

The state of Massachusetts levies a 6.25% state sales tax on the retail sale, lease or rental of most goods and some services. There are no local sales taxes in the state of Massachusetts.

Use tax is also collected on the consumption, use or storage of goods in Massachusetts if sales tax was not paid on the purchase of the goods. The use tax rate is the same as the sales tax rate. Returns are to be filed on or before the 20th day of the month following the month in which the purchases were made. For example, purchases made in the month of January should be reported to the state of Massachusetts on or before February 20th.

For more information on Massachusetts sales tax exemptions please visit the sites shown below.

Massachusetts State Sales And Use Tax Guide

(This is part of the 50 States Sales And Use Tax Series)

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