For more details, visit the list of Maine itemized deductions. You must choose between itemizing your deductions and choosing the Maine standard deduction, so it's generally only worth itemizing your deductions if your itemized total is more then the Maine and Federal standard deductions. Maine allows itemized deductions, and you can claim the same itemized deductions on your Maine tax return as you do on your Federal tax return.

You can, however, claim dependent deductions on your Federal Tax Return. Unlike most states, Maine does not have a dependent deduction.

The Federal Income Tax, however, does allow a personal exemption to be deducted from your gross income if you are responsible for supporting yourself financially. Keep in mind that not all deductions allowed on your federal income tax return are necessarily going to be allowed on your Maine income tax return. Certain itemized deductions (including property tax, qualified charitable contributions, etc) may be allowed depending on the income level and filing type of the taxpayer. Unlike many other states, Maine has no standard deduction. For details on specific deductions available in Maine, see the list of Maine income tax deductions. Using deductions is an excellent way to reduce your Maine income tax and maximize your refund, so be sure to research deductions that you mey be able to claim on your Federal and Maine tax returns. Income tax deductions are expenses that can be deducted from your gross pre-tax income.

Mass income tax brackets 2021