Maryland Income
Tax Rates & Rules
Maryland has a progressive state income tax with rates up to 6.5%. Here's how the brackets break down.
Maryland Income Tax Brackets
2025 tax year rates, most recently confirmed by the state Department of Revenue.
Single / Individual
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 – $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 – $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 – $100,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,000 – $125,000 | 5% |
| $125,000 – $150,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,000 – $250,000 | 5.5% |
| $250,000 – $500,000 | 5.75% |
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.5% |
Married Filing Jointly
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 – $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 – $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 – $150,000 | 4.75% |
| $150,000 – $175,000 | 5% |
| $175,000 – $225,000 | 5.25% |
| $225,000 – $300,000 | 5.5% |
| $300,000 – $600,000 | 5.75% |
| $600,000 – $1,200,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,200,000 | 6.5% |
State-level brackets only. Maryland also requires mandatory county/Baltimore City local income tax (roughly 2.25%–3.30% depending on jurisdiction), not shown here. Standard deduction: $3,350 (Single/MFS) / $6,700 (MFJ/HOH).
Sources: Comptroller of Maryland — 2025 Tax Alert on Rate & Deduction Changes. Last verified: August 14, 2026.
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