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What is the Maryland sales tax rate?
Maryland applies a flat state sales tax rate of 6%1 on most sales of goods and services. Unlike many other states, Maryland does not allow cities or counties to impose additional local sales taxes, so the rate is consistent statewide.
However, some categories of goods are taxed at a higher rate2. For example:
- Car and recreational vehicle rentals are taxed at 11.5%
- Truc rentals are taxed at 8%
- Alcoholic Beverages are taxed at 9%
How to calculate sales tax in Maryland
To calculate Maryland sales tax, all you need is the purchase amount. Since the sales tax rate is uniform across the state, simply multiply the purchase total by 6%.
Save time by using our easy-to-use calculator, or crunch the numbers yourself with this formula:
Multiply the Purchase Amount by the applicable Sales Tax Rate to get the Sales Tax amount
Add the Sales Tax to the original Purchase Amount to find the Total Cost
You can use these formulas or use our calculator for a faster answer.
Sales Tax = Purchase Amount × 0.06
Total Cost = Purchase Amount + Sales Tax
What items are exempt from sales tax in Maryland?
Maryland exempts several categories of goods and services3 from its 6% sales tax. Key exemptions include:
Maryland offers several exemptions to its 6% sales tax, helping to keep certain everyday essentials more affordable. Here’s a quick look at what’s tax-free:
Food and Beverages
Most unprepared grocery items are exempt, but alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and prepared foods are still taxable.
Prescription Medications
Prescription drugs and certain medical devices, like prosthetics, eyeglasses, and hearing aids, are tax-free.
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Clothing
While clothing is usually taxed, Maryland’s annual "Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week" each August exempts eligible clothing and footwear under $100.
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Utilities
Residential electricity, gas, and heating fuel are exempt from sales tax.
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Agricultural Supplies
Items like feed, fertilizer, and seeds used in agriculture are tax-exempt.
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Non-Profit Purchases
Certain purchases made by qualifying non-profits may also be exempt.
1Comptroller of Maryland: Sales and Use Tax
2Maryland State General Assembly: Article - Tax - General
3Comptroller of Maryland: Tax Exemptions
Maryland Sales Tax Overview
Since Maryland uses a uniform 6% tax rate across the state, sales tax rates do not vary by city or county as they do in other states.
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FAQs
How do I calculate sales tax in Maryland?
To calculate sales tax in Maryland, multiply the purchase price by the state sales tax rate of 6%. For example, if you make a purchase of $200, you would calculate the sales tax as $200 × 0.06, which equals $12. The total cost, including tax, would be $212.
Which city has the lowest sales tax in Maryland?
Maryland does not impose local sales taxes, so the sales tax rate is 6% in all cities and counties.
What is the sales tax on $100 in Maryland?
The sales tax on a $100 purchase in Maryland is $6. The total cost would be $106.
When do I charge sales tax in Maryland?
Maryland retailers must charge sales tax at the point of sale when tangible personal property or taxable services are sold to the final consumer.
Sources
1 Comptroller of Maryland: Sales and Use Tax
2 Maryland State General Assembly: Article - Tax - General
3 Comptroller of Maryland: Tax Exemptions