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by TaxJar November 21, 2025
Have you ever had issues figuring out sales tax? It can be tricky for all of us, particularly when every state sets their own laws about when and how it is applied. One area that can be hard to figure out is whether sales tax needs to be charged on shipping and handling. Let’s see how it is handled in the state of Maine .
Long story short, Maine lays it for us pretty explicitly. In order to not pay sales tax on shipping and handling, a seller must do these three things:
The TaxJar app defaults to the most common Maine scenario – that shipping and handling is non-taxable. However, if your business does charge sales tax on shipping, then TaxJar’s Shipping & Handling Override allows you to update that in your state tax settings. This will make the Maine Expected Sales Tax Due Report more accurate. This will also tell the TaxJar API to charge sales tax on Maine shipping.
Learn more about how TaxJar treats shipping and handling here . And to learn more about TaxJar and get started, visit TaxJar.com/product .
You most likely will not pay sales tax on shipping in Maine. It is pretty clear cut that in order to not pay sales tax, a seller just has to follow these rules:
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Please note: This blog is for informational purposes only. Be advised that sales tax rules and laws are subject to change at any time. For specific sales tax advice regarding your business, contact a tax advisor.
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