Excise Tax

Boat

Excise Tax is an annual tax that must be paid prior to registering your vehicle. Except for a few statutory exemptions, all vehicles (including boats) registered in the State of Maine are subject to the Excise Tax.

Excise Tax is defined by State Statute as a tax levied annually for the privilege of operating a motor vehicle, boat or camper trailer on the public ways.

  1. Where do I pay the Excise Tax?
  2. How much is the Excise Tax?
  3. How is the Excise Tax on vehicles calculated?
  4. Where does the Excise Tax go?
  5. Why is the tax based on manufacture's suggested retail price (MSRP)?
  6. Where can a town get the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)?