Maryland Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate sales tax in Maryland. Maryland has a 6% state sales tax rate and no local sales taxes. Based on current MD rates.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

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Groceries (food for home)
Clothing

Total Tax

$6.00

Total with Tax

$106.00

Combined Rate

6.000%

Tax Breakdown

State Tax (6.00%)$6.00
Local Tax (0.00%)$0.00
Total Sales Tax$6.00
Total with Tax$106.00

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Maryland Sales Tax Guide

Maryland charges a single statewide sales and use tax of 6%, and that is the whole story at the register: there are no county or city add-ons layered on top. So a taxable purchase rings up at the same 6% in Baltimore, Frederick, or Ocean City, which makes Maryland simpler than states where the rate changes block by block. The tax generally applies to tangible goods like electronics, furniture, and household items.

Several everyday categories are carved out. Most groceries bought for home preparation are exempt, and prescription drugs are not taxed, which keeps essentials cheaper than the headline rate suggests. Prepared and restaurant food, by contrast, is taxable, and some goods carry their own special rates. The companion to all this is the use tax: when you buy from an out-of-state seller that does not charge Maryland tax, you owe the same 6% directly to the Comptroller of Maryland, so the obligation does not disappear just because the shipment crossed a state line.

Maryland Sales Tax Details (2026)

State Sales Tax Rate 6%
Local Sales Taxes No
State Income Tax progressive (up to 6.5%)
Avg. Property Tax Rate 0.9%

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Maryland Sales Tax FAQ

Are groceries taxed in Maryland?
Most food sold for off-premises preparation and consumption, the kind of grocery staples you cook at home, is exempt from Maryland's 6% sales tax. The exemption does not extend to prepared foods, restaurant meals, or many snack items sold ready to eat, which remain taxable.
Why is there no local sales tax added to the 6%?
Maryland reserves the sales tax to the state level, so unlike many states it does not let counties or cities tack on their own percentage. The 6% you see is the full rate everywhere in Maryland, which is why a purchase costs the same in tax whether you shop in Annapolis or Hagerstown.
Do I owe Maryland use tax on online or out-of-state purchases?
Yes. When a seller does not collect Maryland sales tax, such as some out-of-state or online purchases, you owe a matching 6% use tax directly to the Comptroller of Maryland. Many large retailers now collect the tax at checkout, but when they do not, the responsibility to report and pay it falls on the buyer.
Are prescription medications taxed in Maryland?
Prescription drugs are exempt from Maryland sales tax, and many medical supplies and certain over-the-counter health products also qualify for exemption. This keeps necessary medications outside the 6% charge that applies to general retail goods.

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