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Maineworking inIdaho
Standard — file nonresident return if onsite
Idaho
Work State Tax Rate
Flat 5.3%
Withholding Starts
After $1,000 in income
Law Last Updated
Jan 1, 2025
Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)
If you physically work in Idaho, file a nonresident Idaho return (tax rate: Flat 5.3%). Then file your Maine return and claim the Schedule 2 credit so you don't get taxed twice on the same income.
Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)
Register for withholding and unemployment. Unemployment applies to the first $53,500 of wages.
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Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://tax.idaho.gov/taxes/income-tax/
Employer/Withholding Source: https://tax.idaho.gov/taxes/income-tax/withholding/
Row last reviewed: May 8, 2026Home state credit form: Schedule 2
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.