Baltimore, Maryland Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
6.00% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.
Baltimore applies Maryland’s uniform 6% statewide sales tax with no additional city or county surcharges.
Baltimore Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Baltimore’s tax rate.
Rate
6.00%
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The current combined rate for Baltimore is 6.00%.
Baltimore Sales Tax Breakdown
- State Rate: 6.00%
- City Rate: 0.00%
- County Rate: 0.00%
- Special Rate: 0.00%
- Total: 6.00%
About Baltimore
As Maryland’s largest city, Baltimore follows the flat 6% rate used statewide. Retailers collect this tax on most goods and taxable services, helping fund education and infrastructure programs.
Example Calculation
A $1,000 purchase in Baltimore adds $60 in sales tax for a total of $1,060.
FAQs for Baltimore
Does Baltimore have local sales taxes?
No, Maryland has a uniform 6% statewide rate.
Are groceries and medicine taxed?
Most groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.