Social Security benefits in Maine
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Is Social Security Taxed in Maine?
Short answer: No. Maine subtracts all Social Security benefits included in federal AGI. Social Security received (taxable or not) reduces Maine's separate pension income deduction dollar for dollar ($48,216 cap per person for 2025). Military retirement pay is not affected by this reduction.
Federally, up to 85% of benefits can be taxable depending on your combined income (IRS Pub 915); that part doesn't change by state.
Records to keep: Keep your state return, W-2s and 1099s (1099-R, SSA-1099), and any state credit worksheets. Check your state revenue department's current-year instructions before you file.
Social Security benefits in Maine
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Individuals / Personal Taxes
No. Maine subtracts all Social Security benefits included in federal AGI. Social Security received (taxable or not) reduces Maine's separate pension income deduction dollar for dollar ($48,216 cap per person for 2025). Military retirement pay is not affected by this reduction.
Business justification
No. Maine subtracts all Social Security benefits included in federal AGI. Social Security received (taxable or not) reduces Maine's separate pension income deduction dollar for dollar ($48,216 cap per person for 2025). Military retirement pay is not affected by this reduction. Federally, up to 85% of benefits can be taxable depending on your combined income (IRS Pub 915); that part doesn't change by state.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions