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The document is a Residency Affidavit (Form REW-2) required by Maine Revenue Services for individuals transferring real property in Maine. It certifies that the seller is a resident of Maine and has not established a domicile outside the state, thereby exempting the buyer from withholding tax on the transaction. The affidavit includes sections for personal information, signatures, and notarization.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the REW-2 in the editor.
Begin by entering your name in the designated field where it states 'I, ________ hereby certify the following:'.
In section 1, confirm your residency status by checking that you were a resident of Maine at the end of the previous income tax year.
For section 2, ensure you have not established a domicile outside Maine as of the date of transfer. This is crucial for tax withholding purposes.
Fill in your social security number in the provided space under section 3.
Complete section 4 by entering your home address accurately.
Sign and date the form at the bottom. If applicable, have your spouse sign as well if property is held jointly.
Finally, ensure that a notary public acknowledges your signature before submission.

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Who is exempt from capital gains tax in Maine?

The IRS allows you to exclude up to $250,000 of capital gain ($500,000 for married couples) from the sale of your primary residence. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in the home for at least two of the five years before the sale.

What is the Maine exit tax?

When someone who doesnt live in Maine sells real estate located in Maine, the state requires the buyer to withhold 2.5% of the sale price and send it directly to Maine Revenue Services. This amount is applied as an estimated income tax payment toward any capital gains you might owe to the state.

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.

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