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Maryland Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Maryland sales tax is 6% statewide—no local add-ons. Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Maryland.

Effective Tax Rate: 6.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$6.00
Total Price$106.00

Rate Breakdown

State6.000%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined6.000%
Total6.000%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Maryland has no local add-ons; the rate is 6% statewide.
  3. Tax = Price × 0.06; total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the state rate:

  • Total Rate: 6% (no local add-ons in Maryland)
  • Tax Amount: Price × 0.06
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Maryland Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Maryland's statewide sales tax rate is 6% in 2026. Maryland does not allow county or city sales taxes, so the combined rate is 6% everywhere—Baltimore, Bethesda, Frederick, and all other locations. Use the calculator above for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Maryland Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Maryland has a 6% state sales tax. Counties and cities do not impose additional sales taxes, so the combined rate is 6% everywhere in the state.

  • State rate: 6%
  • Local add-ons: none (Maryland does not allow local sales tax)
  • Combined rate: 6% statewide (Baltimore, Bethesda, Frederick, etc.)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Maryland Areas

Because Maryland has no local sales tax, every area has the same 6% rate. City pages still offer a quick calculator with the state rate pre-filled.

AreaCombined rateCalculator
Baltimore6%Baltimore Sales Tax Calculator
Bethesda / Montgomery County6%
Frederick6%

How to Find Your Exact Maryland Sales Tax Rate

Maryland has a flat 6% sales tax with no local variations. For official rules and exemptions, see the Maryland Comptroller. For Baltimore: Baltimore Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Maryland tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Maryland state sales tax rate in 2026?

Maryland has a 6% statewide sales tax. There are no county or city sales taxes, so the combined rate is 6% everywhere in the state.

Q:Is Maryland sales tax the same in every city?

Yes. Maryland does not allow local sales taxes, so Baltimore, Bethesda, Frederick, and all other locations have the same 6% rate.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Maryland?

Groceries (food for home consumption) are exempt from Maryland sales tax. Prescription drugs are also exempt.

Q:Does Baltimore have a different sales tax rate?

No. Baltimore has the same 6% state sales tax as the rest of Maryland. There are no local add-ons.