Maine Revenue Services Employer’s Return of Maine Income Tax Withholding - Form 941ME 2026

Sep 19, 2026

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Maine Revenue Services Employer’s Return of Maine Income Tax Withholding (Form 941ME) for 2026 gathers employer identification and withholding account details, covering a specific quarterly period. It provides sections to indicate waiver status, amended return status, and closing withholding accounts, plus calculations for total withheld income tax, payments, amounts due, and overpayments. The form includes reconciliation schedules for semiweekly payments and itemized employee/payee withholding reporting and correction.

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Quarterly Return Overview

Checkboxes for waiver/amended/closing

Main withholding calculations

Schedule 1 - Semiweekly Payments Reconciliation

Payment table with subtotals

Schedule 2 - Individual Withholding Reporting

Employee/Payee correction columns

Clear Print Form 941ME 2026 Due on or Before: MM DD YYYY Maine Revenue Services Employer’s Return of Maine Income Tax Withholding 99 *2106200* Quarter \# Quarterly Period Covered: 2026 - 2026 MM DD YYYY MM DD YYYY Withholding Account Number: Name Address City State ZIP Code A. Check here if MRS granted a waiver allowing you to exclude non-wage withholding from Schedule 2. (See instructions) .........A. B. Check here if this is an amended return ...................................... B. C. Check here to close your withholding account ............................C. 1. Total Maine income tax withheld for this quarter ......... $ 2a. Payments made (semiweekly payments from Schedule 1, line 5 plus, if amended, any payments made with, or after filing, the original return) ........ $ 2b. If amended, overpayment on original return or as previously adjusted................ $ 2c. Line 2a minus line 2b. ........... $ 3a. Amount due with this return (See instructions) ......................$ 3b. Overpayment to be refunded (See instructions) ........................ $ . . . . . . If this is an amended form received after the end of the calendar year to which it applies, check each box on line 4 that applies, include a detailed explanation of the adjustments and attach any supporting documentation to this return. Note: Pursuant to 36 M. R.S. § 5276, if there is an overpayment of tax required to be deducted and withheld under 36 M. R.S. § 5250, a refund shall be made to the employer only to the extent that the overpayment was not deducted and withheld by the employer. 4. By checking the box(es) below, I certify that: The overpayment on line 3b is not attributable to income taxes withheld from employees or payees OR that portion of overpayment identified online 3b attributable to overcollected income tax withholding for the current calendar year has been repaid to employees and written statements have been obtained for each employee stating that the employee has not claimed and will not claim a refund or credit of the amount of the overcollection. Payee statements (Forms W-2/W-2C or original/corrected 1099 statements) have been issued to employee(s) or payee(s) identified as amended on Schedule 2, and I am enclosing copies of these forms to verify my refund request. Explanation of adjustments: Under penalties of perjury, I certify that the information contained on this return, report and attachment(s) is true and correct. Signature: Date: Print Name: Telephone: Contact Person Email: For Paid Preparers Only Paid Preparer’s Signature: Date: Telephone: Firm’s Name (or yours, if self-employed): Paid Preparer EIN: Address: Maine Payroll Processor License Number: If enclosing a check, make check payable to: Treasurer, State of Maine and MAIL WITH RETURN TO: MAINE REVENUE SERVICES P.O. BOX 1065 AUGUSTA, ME 04332-1065 If not enclosing a check MAIL RETURN TO: MAINE REVENUE SERVICES P.O. BOX 1064 AUGUSTA, ME 04332-1064 Schedule 1 (Form 941ME) 2026 Name: 99 Withholding Account No.: Quarterly Period Covered: 2026 - 2026 MM DD YYYY MM DD YYYY *2106204* Schedule 1 Reconciliation of Semiweekly Payments of Income Tax Withholding For employers or non-payroll filers required to remit withholding taxes on a semiweekly basis. Date Wages or Non-wages Paid Amount of Withholding Paid Date Wages or Non-wages Paid Amount of Withholding Paid Date Wages or Non-wages Paid Amount of Withholding Paid | | | | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Subtotal A | | | | | | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Subtotal B | | | | | | --- | ---

FAQs

What does Form 941ME 2026 collect for the employer’s quarterly withholding return?

It collects employer identification and withholding account information, the quarterly period covered, and the totals needed to reconcile Maine income tax withheld, including amounts due or overpayment.

How are semiweekly withholding payments reconciled?

Schedule 1 (Form 941ME) provides a reconciliation table listing dates of wages/non-wages paid and the amount of withholding paid, with subtotals for the quarter.

What information is required in Schedule 2 for amended returns?

Schedule 2 lists individual employee/payee withholding reporting and corrections, including payee name, social security number, and columns showing original versus amended withholding amounts.

Sep 19, 2026

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