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  • How to Get a Tax ID Number in Maine for a New Business

    • August 16, 2026
    • Posted by: OTIN Editorial Team
    • Category: Tax ID Number
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    For a new Maine business, “tax ID number” may mean one of two things: a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) or a Maine tax registration/account number. They are issued separately and serve different purposes. Most businesses should first determine their legal structure…

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  • Maine Sales Tax ID: Registration and Reporting Basics

    • August 12, 2026
    • Posted by: OTIN Editorial Team
    • Category: Sales Tax ID
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    A Maine sales tax ID is the eight-digit sales tax registration number shown on the Retailer Certificate issued by Maine Revenue Services (MRS). A Maine business generally must register when it makes regular sales of tangible personal property or taxable services. A…

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  • Maine Resale Certificate How to Use With Vermont Suppliers

    • May 11, 2026
    • Posted by: OTIN Editorial Team
    • Category: Resale Certificate
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    Key Takeaways Maine resale certificates can support exempt purchases for resale, but Vermont suppliers may ask for additional details before accepting them. Maine sales tax is 5.5% statewide and Maine does not allow local sales tax add-ons, so the rate is consistent across cities and counties. You generally use Maine’s resale documentation only when you

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  • Maine Resale Certificate: What Qualifies as Inventory?

    • April 5, 2026
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    • Category: Resale Certificate
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    Maine Resale Certificate: What Qualifies as Inventory? What a Maine Resale Certificate Is Used For A Maine resale certificate allows a registered seller to buy qualifying items without paying Maine sales tax when the items are purchased for resale in the normal course of business. The tax is collected later when the item is sold

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  • Maine Sales Tax Registration Steps for Small Businesses

    • April 2, 2026
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    • Category: Sales Tax Registration
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    Maine Sales Tax Registration Steps for Small Businesses What Maine Sales Tax Registration Means for Small Businesses If your business sells taxable goods or services in Maine, you generally need to register with the state before making taxable sales. Registration allows you to collect Maine sales tax from customers and file the required returns. Maine

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