Here are some of the new taxes Mainers can expect in January

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: December 31, 2025

Words: 774

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Tax increases on cigarettes, cannabis and streaming services take effect in January.

Two of those changes happen on Jan. 1. Sales tax on adult use cannabis will increase from 10% to 14%, and a 5.5% sales tax will go into effect for streaming services.

Then, on Jan. 5, the cigarette tax will increase by $1.50, from $2 per pack to $3.50.

These tax changes were initially proposed by Gov. Janet Mills …

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