- Am I eligible to electronically file with Maine?
- Has my return been accepted?
- I’ve received some reject codes on an MeF return. How do I find out what they mean so I can fix the problem and retransmit the return?
- Where is my refund?
- I need to amend my Maine income tax return. Can I do this electronically?
- What is Maine's MeF application process for out-of-state Electronic Return Originators (ERO's)?
1. Am I eligible to electronically file with Maine?
Most residents, part-year residents and nonresidents are eligible to electronically file their individual income tax returns via the Maine Tax Portal ("MTP") or via Modernized e-File ("MeF") using a paid tax return preparer or tax preparation software. You must use tax software that has been approved by Maine Revenue Services. Not all software packages support all of the Maine tax forms that you will be required to use for your filing. Choose carefully. Contact the software company if you find that the software you have purchased does not fit your Maine tax-filing needs. Visit www.maine.gov/revenue/electronic-services to learn more about Maine electronic filing options.
Revised: March 1, 2024
2. Has my return been accepted?
The MTP issues a confirmation number to indicate that a return has been accepted. To view your returns filed on the MTP, see the MTP or click 'Find a Submission' at revenue.maine.gov.
MeF issues an acknowledgement. If you feel that an MeF return has successfully been transmitted and you have not received an acknowledgement within 48 hours, contact the software company that transmitted the return to Maine. Maine processes electronic returns as soon as they are received, and the acknowledgements are immediately posted for the transmitter to pick up. It is the responsibility of the software company transmitting the returns to Maine to pass along acknowledgements to taxpayers in a timely and efficient manner.
Revised: March 1, 2024
3. I’ve received some reject codes on an MeF return. How do I find out what they mean so I can fix the problem and retransmit the return?
The software that you are using should give you some indication what the problem is. If not, please contact your software company for assistance.
Revised: March 1, 2024
Visit the MTP at revenue.maine.gov and click on ‘Where is my Refund?’ to look up the status of your refund.
Revised: March 1, 2024
5. I need to amend my Maine income tax return. Can I do this electronically?
Yes, both the MTP and MeF support filing original and amended returns for the current year and the two immediately preceding tax years.
Revised: March 1, 2024
6. What is Maine's MeF application process for out-of-state Electronic Return Originators (ERO's)?
MRS has access to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved electronic filing identification numbers through the IRS database, so it is not necessary to fax or email federal acceptance letters to us. Once you are accepted by the IRS to e-File a federal income tax return, then MRS automatically accepts Maine individual income tax returns submitted through MeF.
Revised: March 1, 2024