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Maine State Individual Tax Extension Filing Instructions

Individuals in Maine are not required to file a separate extension form. The state of Maine automatically provides an extension for up to 6 months for individuals to file an income tax return with the state as long as they pay at least 90% of their Maine income tax by the original deadline of the return.

Extension Form To Use

There is no state-specific form to request an extension, as the state of Maine automatically grants the extension for up to 6 months for individuals to file an income tax return with the state.

Due Date to file Maine tax Extension 

Form	Actual Due Date	Extension Period
Form 1040ME	15th day of the 4th month after the end of the tax year.	6-month extension

 

Maine  tax extension Filing Method (Paper/Electronic) 

It supports both paper and electronic filing methods.

How to pay the state tax due?

You can make the state tax payment using any of the following options:

• EZPay system is an online method to make payments directly from a checking or savings account.
• Credit or Debit Card payment over the phone by directly contacting the representative.
• Check/Money Order- Use a Payment Voucher (Form 1040ME-PV) to make a payment.
• You can make a state extension payment using Maine Form 1040EXT-ME (Extension Payment Voucher for Individual Income Tax). 

Does ExpressExtension support this State filing?  

Maine personal extensions are automatic, which means there is no form or application to submit.

Any Special Requirements?

In order to receive Maine's automatic extension, you must pay at least 90% of your Maine income tax by the original deadline of the return.

To know more about the Maine State Individual Tax Extension Filing Requirements, click here.