Maryland Sales Tax Rate (2026)
State Base Rate
6%
How Sales Tax Works in Maryland
Maryland imposes a statewide base sales tax rate of 6%. Maryland is a destination-based sales tax state, meaning the tax rate is determined by the buyer's delivery address.
Rates in Maryland are typically updated annually. Businesses should monitor rate changes regularly to maintain compliance.
Example API Response
Query real-time sales tax rates programmatically. Here is an example response for Montgomery County:
api-response
GETRequest
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://salestaxapi.io/api/rates?state=MD&zip=20850"200Response
{
"state": "MD",
"zip": "20850",
"county": "Montgomery County",
"total_rate": 0.06
}Get real-time Maryland sales tax rates via API
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Maryland Sales Tax FAQ
What is the sales tax rate in Maryland?
Maryland has a flat statewide sales tax rate of 6% with no additional local sales taxes.
Does Maryland have local sales tax?
No. Maryland does not permit local sales tax levies.
How often does Maryland update sales tax rates?
Maryland's sales tax rate is set by the state legislature and changes are infrequent.