The IRS will never call a taxpayer to demand an immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed a bill to the taxpayer. The IRS will never demand that a taxpayer pay taxes without giving him or her the opportunity to question or appeal the amount claimed to be owed.

Are pensions taxed in Maine?

Pension income, whether from a public employee pension fund or from a private employer, is also taxable. Maine does allow for a deduction of up to $10,000 per year of pension income.

What are Maine income tax rates?

Maine generally imposes an income tax on all individuals that have Maine-source income. The income tax rates are graduated, with rates ranging from 5.8% to 7.15% for tax years beginning after 2015. The rates ranged from 0% to 7.95% for tax years beginning after December 31, 2012 but before January 1, 2016.

When can I expect my stimulus check Maine?

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced Monday that the second batch of payments is being issued this week. According to the announcement, direct deposits during this next round should hit bank accounts on Wednesday, March 24.

How to check your state tax refund in Maine?

To check the status of your Maine state tax refund online, go to In order to view status information, you will be prompted to enter your: Social Security number; Filing status; Refund amount; Then, click “Submit” for refund status. Refund information is updated Tuesday and Friday nights.

Where can I get tax assistance in Maine?

MRS’ facilities at 51 Commerce Drive in Augusta are currently only available to the public for purposes of accepting tax payments. Taxpayers seeking telephone assistance may still call MRS from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more information on the Maine Taxpayer Service Center, see Taxpayer Service Center Information.

What are the hours for the Maine taxpayer service center?

For more information on the Maine Taxpayer Service Center, see Taxpayer Service Center Information. Telephone hours for the Compliance Division 624-9595 remain 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays. V/TTY for the hearing impaired: 7-1-1

How to contact Maine Department of administrative and financial services?

V/TTY for the hearing impaired: 7-1-1 MRS Directory (all phone numbers Area Code 207) For media inquiries and Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) requests: Kelsey Goldsmith, Director of Communications, in the Office of the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services via email or by phone: (207) 624-7800.