Taxes in Maryland

Maryland Tax Rates, Collections, and Burdens

How does Maryland’s tax code compare? Maryland has a graduated individual income tax, with rates ranging from 2.00 percent to 5.75 percent. There are also jurisdictions that collect local income taxes. Maryland has a 8.25 percent corporate income tax rate. Maryland has a 6.00 percent state sales tax rate and does not levy any local sales taxes. Maryland’s tax system ranks 46th overall on our 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index.

Each state’s tax code is a multifaceted system with many moving parts, and Maryland is no exception. The first step towards understanding Maryland’s tax code is knowing the basics. How does Maryland collect tax revenue? Click the tabs below to learn more! You can also explore our state tax maps, which are compiled from our annual publication, Facts & Figures: How Does Your State Compare?


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