If Maine real estate withholding was taken from the sale of Maine real estate, report the withholding as a tax payment on your Maine return. The withholding amount is included on Form 1040ME, Line 25b (Estimated Tax Payments). Maine specifically instructs taxpayers to include amounts withheld on the sale of Maine real estate on this line.
Entering Maine Real Estate Withholding in the Program
To enter the withholding amount:
- Federal Section
- Payments & Estimates
- State Estimated Payments
Enter the amount shown on your Maine real estate withholding documentation.
NOTE: Maine asks that you supply them with a copy of REW-1-1040 to support the amount entered. You will need to print and mail the return to include this with your state return.