Maryland Sales Tax — Uniform and Simple
Maryland applies a clean 6% uniform sales tax to all taxable purchases statewide. No county or local additions — the rate is 6% everywhere. Most groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.
Rates verified January 2026 · Source: Maryland Dept. of Revenue
Maryland Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Flat 6% statewide · no county or city additions · same rate everywhere
Maryland has a flat 6% state sales tax with no county or local additions. Every purchase in Maryland — whether in Baltimore, Annapolis, Rockville, or Silver Spring — is taxed at exactly 6%. No local variations exist.
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Maryland combined rates by city — 2026 reference
- 6%BaltimoreBaltimore City County · State 6% only — no local additions in Maryland
- 6%ColumbiaHoward County · State 6% only
- 6%Silver SpringMontgomery County · State 6% only
- 6%AnnapolisAnne Arundel County · State 6% only
- 6%RockvilleMontgomery County · State 6% only
- 6%FrederickFrederick County · State 6% only
- 6%GermantownMontgomery County · State 6% only
- 6%GaithersburgMontgomery County · State 6% only
- 6%BethesdaMontgomery County · State 6% only
- 6%HagerstownWashington County · State 6% only
ZIP and district rules can differ. Verify on Maryland Dept. of Revenue.
State rate: 6%
Avg combined: 6%
Economic nexus: $100,000 in sales OR 200 transactions in Maryland
Filing: Monthly, Quarterly, or Annual
Often taxable in Maryland
- General merchandise
- Electronics
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Restaurant meals
Common exemptions
- Most groceries
- Prescription drugs
- Medical equipment
- Agricultural items
Maryland sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the Maryland sales tax rate in 2026?
Maryland has a flat 6% state sales tax. No county or city additions exist. Every purchase anywhere in Maryland is taxed at exactly 6%.
Are groceries taxed in Maryland?
No. Most food for home consumption is exempt from Maryland sales tax.
Does Maryland have local sales taxes?
No. Maryland does not allow local sales taxes. The 6% rate is completely uniform statewide.
Sales tax calculators for other states
Nevada8.23% avgWashington9.38% avgColorado7.81% avgArizona8.37% avgOregon0%Georgia7.34% avgUtah7.19% avgTennessee9.55% avgMinnesota7.49% avgMichigan6% avgCalifornia8.72% avgTexas8.2% avgFlorida7.01% avgNew York8.52% avgIllinois8.74% avgOhio7.22% avgPennsylvania6.34% avgNorth Carolina6.99% avgVirginia5.63% avgMassachusetts6.25% avgIndiana7% avgWisconsin5.7% avgMissouri8.29% avgAlabama9.24% avgLouisiana9.56% avgKentucky6% avgSouth Carolina7.42% avgNew Jersey6.6% avgConnecticut6.35% avgArkansas9.47% avgOklahoma8.98% avgKansas8.68% avgIowa6.94% avgNebraska6.97% avgWest Virginia6.55% avgMississippi7.07% avgNew Mexico7.62% avgIdaho6.02% avgRhode Island7% avgVermont6.24% avgMaine5.5% avgHawaii4.44% avgNorth Dakota6.96% avgSouth Dakota6.4% avgAlaska0%Montana0%New Hampshire0%Delaware0%Wyoming5.44% avg
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Disclaimer: Rates are for informational and educational purposes and may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the official Maryland revenue authority or a qualified professional before filing or making business decisions.