Maryland Tax Calculators.
2025 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Maryland. Free calculators with Maryland-specific defaults.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 Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $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% |
Sales Tax
Groceries are exempt from sales tax. Prescription drugs are exempt.
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.
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.