Maine Nonresident Military Spouse Income Tax Exemption

Maine Revenue Services

Full exemption from Maine income tax on wages earned in Maine

If you are the nonresident spouse of a service member stationed in Maine, you do not pay Maine income tax on wages you earn in Maine.

Check eligibility

How to apply

There is nothing to apply for in advance. Claim the exemption on Maine Schedule NR when you file, or ask your employer to stop Maine withholding.

What you'll need

Your marriage certificate, the service member’s orders assigning them to Maine, and proof that you and the service member are residents of the same state other than Maine.

Eligibility

You and the service member are residents of the same state other than Maine
The service member is in Maine to comply with military orders
You are in Maine only to be with the service member

Source

Official source

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