1040EXT-ME: Extension Payment Voucher (2024)
Maine · Maine Revenue Services · Used for tax years 2024
Form 1040EXT-ME is Maine’s 2024 individual income tax extension payment voucher. It records your identifying information and the amount paid with the voucher.
Who files this form
Form 1040EXT-ME is Maine’s individual income tax extension payment voucher for tax year 2024. Use it when mailing an extension payment.
If you pay electronically through the Maine Tax Portal at revenue.maine.gov, you do not need to file this voucher.
When it's due
For tax year 2024, the voucher lists the payment due date as April 15, 2025, or the 15th day of the fourth month of the fiscal year.
What you'll need
To complete and mail the voucher, have:
- Your name, Social Security number, telephone number(s), and address.
- Your spouse’s name and Social Security number if filing a joint return.
- A check or money order for your payment, with the amount entered on the voucher.
For a joint return, list names and Social Security numbers in the same order as on your return.
How to file
Pay online: Use the Maine Tax Portal at revenue.maine.gov. Paying electronically eliminates the need to file Form 1040EXT-ME. You can schedule a payment in advance, up to the due date, for automatic withdrawal on your selected payment date.
Pay by mail: Complete the voucher with your name(s), Social Security number(s), telephone number(s), address, and payment amount. Make checks payable to “Treasurer, State of Maine.”
Mail the completed voucher and payment to:
Maine Revenue Services
P.O. Box 9101
Augusta, ME 04332-9101
Common mistakes
- Do not staple or tape your check to the form.
- Do not cut or detach the form.
- If filing jointly, do not change the order of names and Social Security numbers from the order shown on your return.
Questions people ask
Do I need to file the voucher if I pay online?
No. Paying electronically at revenue.maine.gov eliminates the need to file Form 1040EXT-ME.
Can I schedule an online payment ahead of time?
Yes. The Maine Tax Portal lets you schedule payments in advance, up to the due date. The payment will be automatically withdrawn on the date you select.
Who should I make my check payable to?
Make checks payable to “Treasurer, State of Maine.”
How should we enter our information for a joint return?
Enter your names and Social Security numbers in the same order as they appear on your return.