Maryland Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Maryland. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
Income Tax
Maryland uses a graduated income tax with 10 brackets for 2026, ranging from 2% up to a top rate of 6.5%. The standard deduction is $3,350 for single filers and $6,700 for joint filers.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 - $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 - $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 - $100,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,000 - $125,000 | 5% |
| $125,000 - $150,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,000 - $250,000 | 5.5% |
| $250,000 - $500,000 | 5.75% |
| $500,000 - $1,000,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.5% |
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 has 10 income tax brackets for 2026, with rates of 2%, 3%, 4%, 4.75%, 5%, 5.25%, 5.5%, 5.75%, 6.25% and 6.5%. The top rate of 6.5% applies to the highest bracket.
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.