Maryland (MD) Tax Rates — 2026

Income Tax 5.75%
Sales Tax 6%
Property Tax 1.01%

Income Tax

Type: Graduated (marginal brackets)

FromToRate
$0$1,0002%
$1,000$2,0003%
$2,000$3,0004%
$3,000$100,0004.75%
$100,000$125,0005%
$125,000$150,0005.25%
$150,000$250,0005.5%
$250,000and above5.75%

Standard Deduction: Single: $2,550 | Married Filing Jointly: $5,150

Sales Tax

State Rate6%
Avg Local Rate0%
Combined Rate6%

Groceries: Exempt

-0.57% vs national avg

Property Tax

Effective Rate1.01%
Median Annual Tax$3,633

-0.06% vs national avg (1.07%)

Retirement Income Tax

Social SecurityNO
PensionsPARTIAL
401(k) / IRAYES

Estate & Inheritance Tax

Has Estate Tax: YES

Exemption$5,000,000
Top Rate16%

Corporate Tax

Corporate Income Tax Rate: 8.25%

Additional Notes

Maryland is one of the few states with both an estate tax AND an inheritance tax. Counties also impose local income taxes (2.25%-3.2%). Pension exclusion of up to $36,200 for those age 65+.

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Sources: Maryland Department of Revenue; Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2025; IRS Publication 17.