Maryland
Sales tax
$0.00
Total with tax
$0.00
Combined rate
0%
Maryland sales tax rates
- State rate
- 6%
- Local taxes
- Maryland has one rate for the whole state, with no local sales tax.
Good to know
- Since July 1, 2025, data, IT and software publishing services are taxed at 3%. Alcoholic beverages are taxed at 9%.
How to work out Maryland sales tax
Add the state rate and your local rate to get the combined rate. Then:
- Tax on a price: price × combined rate. At 6%, $100 carries $6.00, so you pay $106.00.
- Tax inside a total: total ÷ (1 + combined rate) gives the price before tax. The difference is the tax.
Some goods are taxed at a different rate or not at all, such as groceries in many states. Check the state's page for the item you're pricing.
Selling in Maryland? A business that makes taxable sales usually needs a sales tax permit from the state before its first sale. See Maryland's seller's permit and resale certificate rules and its remote seller threshold. Our Maryland business guide covers registering a company there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Maryland?
Maryland's state sales tax rate is 6%. Maryland has one rate for the whole state, with no local sales tax.
Does Maryland have local sales tax?
Maryland has one rate for the whole state, with no local sales tax.
How do I calculate Maryland sales tax?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At 6%, a $100 purchase carries $6.00 in tax, for $106.00 in total. To take tax out of a total, divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $106.00 ÷ 1.06 = $100.
Sources
We take every fee, deadline and rule on this page from these pages and nowhere else. Rules change, so open the source before you pay anything.
- 1.Maryland sales tax rates (official)Checked November 9, 2026
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