Maryland · Comptroller of Maryland
Maryland sales tax rates by city
6% statewide with no local add-ons, so every address in Maryland pays the same combined rate.
- State base rate
- 6%
- Lowest combined
- 6%
- Highest combined
- 6%
- Metros stacked
- 1
Quick answer
The Maryland state sales tax rate is 6%. Maryland does not permit local sales taxes, so every address in the state pays the same 6%. Rates shown are as published for January 1, 2026.
Cities in Maryland
Combined rate with the state share separated out.
| City | County | Local share | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | Baltimore City | 0% | 6% |
Source: Comptroller of Maryland · rates as published for 2026
Maryland taxability rules
What is taxed matters as much as the rate.
Maryland counties
County-level rollups for the metros we cover.
How Maryland administers sales tax
Rates are published by the Comptroller of Maryland. With no local add-ons, sellers apply one rate statewide, which makes destination sourcing straightforward. Confirm the current rate with the agency before filing — local increments frequently change on quarterly boundaries.