Maryland Tax Calculator
Maryland taxes income through a tiered bracket system, with two additional top brackets added for 2026. What makes Maryland distinctive is that every county, plus Baltimore City, layers its own local income tax on top of the state brackets, collected together on the same return. This calculator applies Maryland's state-level bracket schedule to your entered income.
State Tax
$4,698Effective Rate
4.70%Marginal Rate
4.75%| Rate | Bracket Range | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2.00% | $0 – $1,000 | $20 |
| 3.00% | $1,000 – $2,000 | $30 |
| 4.00% | $2,000 – $3,000 | $40 |
| 4.75% | $3,000 – $100,000 | $4,608 |
| Total | $4,698 | |
How Maryland income tax works
- Maryland layers several state brackets, taxing each portion of income at its own rate.
- Every Maryland county and Baltimore City adds its own local income tax rate on top of the state figure.
- The calculator applies the state bracket schedule; your total bill also includes your county's local rate.
Need the exact bracket thresholds instead of an estimate? See the Maryland tax brackets for 2026 .
Estimate your Maryland property tax by county, compare every state at the state tax brackets hub , or see the full tax-by-state directory .
Frequently asked questions
How is Maryland income tax calculated?
Maryland applies a tiered state bracket schedule, and your county (or Baltimore City) adds its own local income tax on top, collected on the same return. The calculator here applies the state-level brackets to your entered income.
Does Maryland tax Social Security benefits?
No. Maryland excludes Social Security benefits from state taxable income.
Does Maryland have local income taxes?
Yes — every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies its own local income tax alongside the state brackets, so your total Maryland tax bill depends on where you live within the state.
How much state tax will I pay in Maryland?
The state portion depends on which brackets your income falls into; your county then adds its own local rate on top. Enter your income above to see the state-level result.
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