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Income/Estate Tax

Real Estate Withholding

Non-Maine residents who sell real property located in Maine are subject to a withholding from the total sale price of the property, to be used as an estimated tax payment towards any Maine tax liability on the gain realized from the sale. The buyer of the property will withhold and remit the Real Estate Withholding money to Maine Revenue Services using form REW-1. The amount to be withheld is equal to 2.5% of the sale price.

Some individuals may be eligible for an exemption or reduction of the required REW payment. To apply for an exemption or reduction, use Form REW-5. This form must be submitted at least 5 business days prior to the closing. Forms not received timely may be denied an exemption or reduction.

More information and instructions can be found on our forms page, from the link below.

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