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Maryland Tax Calculators.

2025 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Maryland. Free calculators with Maryland-specific defaults.
Tax Type
Progressive
Top Rate
5.75%
Sales Tax
6.0%
Avg Combined
6.0%

Income Tax

Maryland has a progressive income tax with 8 brackets ranging from 2% to 5.75%. Additionally, all Maryland counties and Baltimore City levy local income taxes ranging from 2.25% to 3.2%, significantly increasing the effective rate.

Taxable IncomeRate
$0 - $1,000 2.0%
$1,000 - $2,000 3.0%
$2,000 - $3,000 4.0%
$3,000 - $100,000 4.75%
$100,000 - $125,000 5.0%
$125,000 - $150,000 5.25%
$150,000 - $250,000 5.5%
Over $250,000 5.75%
Standard Deduction: $2,550 (single) / $5,150 (joint)
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Sales Tax

Groceries are exempt from sales tax. Prescription drugs are exempt.

State Rate 6.0%
Avg. Combined (with local): 6.0%
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How Maryland Compares

Maryland's state top rate of 5.75% is above average, but the mandatory county taxes (2.25%-3.2%) push effective rates to 8%-9%, making it one of the highest-tax states.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maryland's income tax rate?

Maryland's state income tax ranges from 2% to 5.75%. But all residents also pay county or Baltimore City income tax (2.25% to 3.2%), making the combined top rate as high as 8.95%.

Does Maryland tax groceries?

No, groceries (unprepared food) are exempt from Maryland's 6% sales tax.

What are Maryland's county income taxes?

Every county in Maryland and Baltimore City levies a local income tax ranging from 2.25% (Worcester County) to 3.2% (several counties including Howard and Montgomery). These are in addition to the state tax.