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Maryland taxes income in 10 brackets from 2.00% to 6.50% for 2026; for single filers the top rate starts above $1,000,000. The single-filer standard deduction is $3,350 and the personal exemption is $3,200, per the Tax Foundation's compilation of state law as of January 1, 2026.
Data as of 2026-01-01. Source: Tax Foundation (state statutes, Jan 1 2026)
| Single rate | Single: income over | Married-joint rate | Married-joint: income over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00% | $0 | 2.00% | $0 |
| 3.00% | $1,000 | 3.00% | $1,000 |
| 4.00% | $2,000 | 4.00% | $2,000 |
| 4.75% | $3,000 | 4.75% | $3,000 |
| 5.00% | $100,000 | 5.00% | $150,000 |
| 5.25% | $125,000 | 5.25% | $175,000 |
| 5.50% | $150,000 | 5.50% | $225,000 |
| 5.75% | $250,000 | 5.75% | $300,000 |
| 6.25% | $500,000 | 6.25% | $600,000 |
| 6.50% | $1,000,000 | 6.50% | $1,200,000 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.