Maryland Sales Tax Rate 2026: State and Local Guide
Review Maryland state and local sales tax rates, county pages, permit steps, filing links, tax holidays, forms, and official department resources.
Combined Rate
6.000%
Current combined sales tax rate shown for this page.
State Portion
6.000%
Base state sales tax component in the rate breakdown.
Local Portion
0.000%
County, city, and special district tax combined.
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Rate, filing, nexus, and official links
Maryland department of revenue resources and lookup references.
State Rate
6.000%
Base state sales tax rate.
Average Combined
0.00%
Average combined state and local rate.
Maximum Local
0.00%
Highest combined local rate shown in current guidance.
County Pages
22
County-level sales tax pages in the current location index.
Official Links
3
Forms, filing tools, lookup pages, and research links.
State Rate Breakdown
Maryland state and local sales tax benchmark
Rate Components
State, county, city, and special district sales tax breakdown
| Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| Maryland State Sales Tax | 6.000% |
| Combined Sales Tax Rate | 6.000% |
Average Local Rate
0.00%
Average localHighest Local Rate
0.00%
Highest localNexus Threshold
$100,000
Registration triggerCounty Directory
Browse Maryland sales tax rates by county
Select a county to open a detailed page with combined tax rates, ZIP code samples, nearby local comparisons, permit steps, exemptions, offices, and official state resources.
Highest rate counties
Lowest rate counties
Allegany
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Anne Arundel
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Baltimore
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Calvert
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Caroline
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Carroll
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Cecil
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Charles
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Dorchester
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Frederick
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Garrett
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Harford
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Howard
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Kent
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Montgomery
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Prince George's
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Queen Anne's
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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St. Mary's
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Talbot
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Washington
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Wicomico
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Worcester
6.000%State 6.000% plus local add-ons.
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Official State Resources
Maryland sales tax forms, e-file, lookup, and agency links
Forms
Electronic filing
Agency research
Sales Tax Holidays
Maryland tax holiday calendar and eligible items
Back-to-School Supplies
August 9th-15th
Back-to-School Supplies
Energy Savings Energy Star products
February 14th-16th
Energy Savings Energy Star products
FAQ
Maryland sales tax questions
What is the Maryland state sales tax rate?
The current state-level rate shown in our tax rate table is 6.000%. Local county, city, and special district taxes can push the combined rate higher.
How many official sales tax resources are available for Maryland?
We currently surface 3 imported official resource links for Maryland, including forms, agency research links, e-file portals, registration links, and lookup tools.
Does Maryland have economic nexus rules?
Yes. The current state guideline shows a sales threshold of $100,000 and 200 transactions before many remote sellers need to register and collect tax.
Where can I find holidays, forms, and taxability updates for Maryland?
This page includes imported sales tax holidays, official state forms, e-file links, research links, and recent taxability matrix updates when those rows exist in the database.