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Sales Tax in Baltimore, MD.

Sales Tax in Baltimore, MD.

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The sales tax rate in Baltimore, Maryland is 6%

This combined rate includes Maryland's state tax of 6.000% plus local taxes. The exact rate can vary slightly depending on your precise location within the city, as some addresses fall within special taxing districts.

Baltimore, MD

Combined sales tax rate

6.000%

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Tax rate breakdown

The combined sales tax rate of 6.000% for Baltimore is made up of the following components:

Tax on Sale

  1. 1.State6.000%
  2. 2.City0.000%
Tax due on sale6.000%

Why sales tax rates vary across Maryland?

Maryland allows local governments to levy additional sales taxes on top of the state rate. This means the total sales tax you collect or pay depends on the specific address of the transaction — not just the city or ZIP code. Two businesses on opposite sides of the same street can have different tax obligations if they fall in different jurisdictions.

This is why accurate, address-level tax calculation matters. A single ZIP code in Maryland can contain multiple tax rates.

Simplify Maryland sales tax compliance

Staying compliant with Maryland sales tax can be complex — rates change, rules vary by product, and you need to track nexus across multiple jurisdictions. Taxwire automates sales tax calculation, filing, and remittance so you never miss a deadline.

Sales Tax around Baltimore, MD

Sales tax in Laurel19.5 mi awaySales tax in Sykesville19.9 mi awaySales tax in Bel Air21.5 mi awaySales tax in Rock Hall22.7 mi awaySales tax in Annapolis23.3 mi awaySales tax in Bowie24.8 mi awaySales tax in Hampstead25.3 mi awaySales tax in Brookeville25.4 mi awaySales tax in Greenbelt25.7 mi awaySales tax in Highland Beach26.6 mi away