Maryland Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Maryland. Find state and local tax rates.
Updated May 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Maryland
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Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$106.00
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
6.00%$6.00
Local Tax
0.00%$0.00
Total Tax
$6.00
Effective Tax Rate6.00%
6.00%
State Rate
6.00%
Avg Combined
No
Local Tax
No
Grocery Taxed
Maryland Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.00%
Avg. Local Rate
0.00%
Combined Rate
6.00%
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is exempt from sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Maryland
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $26.50 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $106.00 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $530.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $1,060.00 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 6.00%.
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Cities in Maryland
Baltimore Columbia Germantown Waldorf Silver Spring Frederick Ellicott City Glen Burnie Gaithersburg Bethesda Dundalk Rockville Towson Bowie Bel Air South Severn Wheaton Aspen Hill North Bethesda Potomac Catonsville Hagerstown Odenton Annapolis Essex Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) Severna Park Clinton Chillum Olney Owings Mills Montgomery Village College Park Pikesville Randallstown Middle River Salisbury Pasadena Eldersburg Bel Air North Parkville Milford Mill Laurel Crofton South Laurel Perry Hall Carney Clarksburg Ilchester Reisterstown
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