TaxBandits Knowledge Base

Maine - W2 State Filing Requirements

The state requires the filing of Form W-2 if wages were paid to Maine employees or if income tax was withheld during the year. 

Maine State ID Format:
 

• 11 digits withholding account number (Eg: 99999999999)
   

Filing Criteria and Requirements

Criteria 1: If there is any Maine State Tax Withholding

• Filing Method: Direct State Filing

  • You must file a W-2 directly with the state.

• Additional Form Required: Form W-3ME

  • TaxBandits doesn't support filing Form W-3ME with the state. The payer must file the form directly with the state before the deadline

• Deadline:

  • Form W-2: January 31, 2025

  • Form W-3ME: February 28, 2025

Criteria 2: If there is no Maine State Tax Withholding

• Filing Method: Direct State Filing

  • You must file a W-2 directly with the state.

• Additional Form Required: Not required

• Deadline: January 31, 2025

For more information about Maine’s W2 filing requirements, click here.