Maryland Sales Tax Calculator (2025)
Find up-to-date Maryland sales tax rates for 2025. The state rate is 6.00%, local add-ons up to 0.00%, with an average combined rate around 6.00%. Includes exemptions and breakdowns for major cities.
Maryland applies a flat statewide sales tax of 6%. Cities and counties cannot add local sales taxes, making the rate consistent across the entire state.
Maryland Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — this calculator uses the average combined rate for Maryland.
Overview of Maryland Sales Tax
Maryland’s 6% rate applies to most retail goods and some services. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt, while some specific goods like alcohol and short-term rentals have special rates.
Comparison With Neighboring States
Delaware has 0%, Virginia averages 5.3%, and Pennsylvania 6% (plus local surcharges). Maryland’s 6% rate is competitive and uniform statewide.
Business Tax Information
All retailers must register with the Maryland Comptroller to collect and remit sales tax. Filings are typically monthly or quarterly based on revenue.
All Cities in Maryland
Browse detailed city-level rates across Maryland.
Baltimore
6.00%
Baltimore applies Maryland’s uniform 6% statewide sales tax with no additional city or county surcharges.
Columbia
6.00%
Columbia applies Maryland’s 6% state rate with no local variations.
Germantown
6.00%
Germantown uses Maryland’s uniform 6% sales tax rate with no additional county taxes.
Silver Spring
6.00%
Silver Spring follows Maryland’s statewide 6% rate with no local surcharges.
Frederick
6.00%
Frederick applies the standard 6% Maryland rate with no local additions.
Rockville
6.00%
Rockville follows Maryland’s 6% state sales tax rate, consistent across the state.
Bethesda
6.00%
Bethesda businesses collect Maryland’s flat 6% sales tax, identical across all regions of the state.
Annapolis
6.00%
Annapolis applies Maryland’s uniform 6% sales tax, with no local changes or surcharges.
Towson
6.00%
Towson follows Maryland’s uniform 6% rate with no city or county add-ons.
Gaithersburg
6.00%
Gaithersburg businesses apply Maryland’s standard 6% statewide rate, with no local adjustments.
FAQs for Maryland
What is Maryland’s state sales tax rate?
6% statewide.
Can local jurisdictions add sales tax?
No, the rate is uniform across all Maryland cities and counties.
Are groceries taxed?
Most grocery foods are exempt, though prepared meals are taxable.
Has the rate changed recently?
No, Maryland’s rate has remained at 6% since 2008.