Maine Payroll Services

What is the state minimum wage?

$12.75/hour
Tipped employee wage requirements can be found here

What do I need to know about state withholding tax?

Income earned within Maine is subject to withholding tax for both residents and non-residents.
Income earned by Maine residents outside of Maine is subject to Maine withholding.
New employers are required to register for a withholding account. Click here to register.

What forms do employees need to set up state withholding?

Form W-4 ME – Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate

What do I need to know about unemployment tax?

2022 Taxable Wage Base – 12,000
2022 New Employer UI Rate -2.45% (including CSSF rate of 0.07% and UPAF rate of 0.14%)
With few exceptions, new employers are required to register for an unemployment tax account. Click here to register.

How do I report new hires to the state?

Report new hires online
Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery
New Hire Reporting Program
11 State House Station
19 Union Street
Augusta, ME 04333-0011
Fax: (207) 287-6882
Phone: (207) 287-3707

How do I submit Child Support payments?

Remit payments online
IVD Cashiers
P.O. Box 1098
Augusta, ME 04332
Phone: (800) 403-0879

Additional Resources:

Maine Unemployment – Employer Services	Maine Department of Labor – Employer Services
Maine Tax Forms & Instructions	Maine Worker’s Compensation – Employer Insurance Coverage Search
Maine Worker’s Comp Board – Employer Resources

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