Maine | Personal Tax Extension | Form 1040EXT-ME | Extension Payment Voucher for Individual Income Tax

Modified on Thu, 16 Jan at 11:41 AM

State AbbreviationME
State NameMaine
Extension StatusApproved Automatically
Return Due Date

April 15, 2025

Extended Due Date

October 15, 2025

Other Information
  • Maine provides an automatic extension to October 15th.
  • At least 90% of any taxes you owe must be paid by April 15th to avoid penalties.
  • An additional two-month extension is allowed if submitted in writing prior to the expiration of the six-month period.
Online PaymentMaine | Online Tax Extension Payment
Payment Voucher TitleForm 1040EXT-ME | Extension Payment Voucher for Individual Income Tax
State Payment AgencyMaine Revenue Services
Mailing Address with PaymentMaine Revenue Services
P.O. Box 9101
Augusta, ME 04332-9101
Online Payment Options | ACH DebitPayment may be remitted using Maine EZ Pay at https://revenue.maine.gov/_/#2. Payments are electronically withdrawn from taxpayer’s bank account
Failure to File PenaltiesGreater of $25 or 10% of outstanding tax liability, if the return filed within 60 days after receipt of demand notice. Greater of $25 or 25% of outstanding tax liability, if the return filed more than 60 days after receipt of demand notice. If a return is not filed and a jeopardy assessment issued, penalty is 25% of the tax due.the 
Failure to Pay Penalties1% of the unpaid tax for each month, to a maximum penalty of 25%. 25% of tax due on assessment for which no further administrative or judicial review is available if payment is not made within 10 days of receipt of notice of demand for payment.

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