Compare state tax rates and rules — on income, ordinary purchases, gas, sin products, property, and more — across the U.S. Go to the Kiplinger Tax Map Maryland Add to State Compare List | View List View State Compare List (0) selected | Compare up to 5 The Bottom Line Not Tax-Friendly The Old Line State takes aim at income: Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City have income taxes ranging from 1.75% to 3.20% of taxable income — on top of the state’s take. Maryland’s real estate taxes are middle-of-the-road and sales tax a low 6% state levy. Sales Tax 6% state levy. No local taxes. Income Tax Range Low: 2% (on less than $1,000 of taxable income)High: 5.75% (on more than $250,000 of taxable income for single filers; more than $300,000 for joint filers)Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City may levy additional income taxes ranging from 1.75% to 3.20% of taxable income; per the Tax Foundation, the average levy is 2.9%.Effective tax rate: 7.06% for single filers, 7.21% for joint filers. Motor Fuel Taxes Gasoline: $0.3670 per gallon. Diesel: $0.3745 per gallon. Property Taxes In Maryland, residents pay an average of $1,125 in taxes per $100,000 of assessed home value. Vehicle Taxes Sales tax is collected. Sin Taxes Cigarettes: $2.00 per packPremium cigars: 70% of the wholesale priceNon-premium cigars: 15% of the wholesale priceOther tobacco products: 30% of the wholesale price.Beer: $0.53 per gallonWine: $1.36 per gallonLiquor: $5.00 per gallon Vapor products: Montgomery County has a tax of 30% of wholesale price. Taxes On Wireless Service 13.89% Inheritance and Estate Taxes Maryland estate tax is imposed on estates exceeding $4 million. The Free State’s estate tax exemption will rise to $5 million in 2019 but won’t be indexed to inflation going forward. While Maryland has an inheritance tax (with a flat 10% rate), the list of heirs exempt from paying it is long. About our methodology