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The document is the Maine Real Estate Withholding Return Form REW-1-1040, which is required for buyers to report and withhold state income tax when acquiring real property from nonresidents of Maine. It outlines the necessary information to be provided by sellers who are individuals or sole proprietors, including personal details, transfer specifics, and withholding amounts. The form must be submitted within 30 days of the property transfer along with payment to Maine Revenue Services. It also includes instructions on exceptions to withholding requirements and filing procedures.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the REW-1 Maine in the editor.
Begin by entering the seller's name in Block 2. Include both last and first names, as well as the middle initial if applicable.
In Block 3, input the social security numbers for both the seller and their spouse, ensuring accuracy to avoid processing delays.
Fill out Block 4 with the complete address of the seller, including street number, city, state, and ZIP code.
Provide a daytime telephone number in Block 5 for any follow-up communication regarding this form.
Enter the date of transfer in Block 6 and total consideration received in Block 7. Ensure that these figures are correct as they impact withholding calculations.
Complete Blocks 8 through 15 by detailing percentages of proceeds, property location, withholding rates, and buyer information as required.

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What is the real estate tax rate in Maine?

Property Taxes Paid as a Percentage of Owner-Occupied Housing Value, 2023 StateEffective Tax Rate (2023)Rank Maine 0.94% 20 Maryland 0.90% 22 Massachusetts 0.97% 18 Michigan 1.15% 1447 more rows Mar 4, 2025

What town in Maine has the highest property taxes?

Androscoggin County has the highest property tax rate in the state of Maine. The countys average effective property tax rate is 1.35%. Androscoggin is also home to two of Maines most populous cities in Lewiston and Auburn.

How to avoid Maine capital gains tax on real estate property?

Federal Capital Gains Exclusion To qualify, you must have owned and lived in the home for at least two of the five years before the sale. These 24 months dont have to be consecutive but must fall within the five-year window.

What is the REW tax in Maine?

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.

What age do you stop paying property tax in Maine?

To be eligible for the program, you must be at least 65 years old or unable to work due to a disability. In addition, all owners must have combined liquid assets of less than $150,000 ($100,000 if a single owner) and combined income of less than $80,000.

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