Maryland sales tax rules
Quick answer
Maryland charges a 6% statewide sales tax with no local add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Maryland treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Maryland?
No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Maryland state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
Is clothing taxed in Maryland?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Maryland at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Maryland?
It depends on how you invoice it. In Maryland, separately stated delivery is generally exempt, while bundled shipping-and-handling is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Maryland?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Maryland or 200 separate transactions over 12 months, you must register with the Comptroller of Maryland and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Maryland have a tax-free weekend?
Yes. Maryland runs a sales tax holiday: Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week in August, clothing and footwear under $100. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 6% in covered Maryland metros.
Maryland rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.