Maryland Tax Tables
Maryland Tax Tables provide a complete reference of how state income tax is calculated for each supported year. These tables summarise the official rules issued by the Maryland Department of Revenue and present them in a clear structure that matches the calculations used in our Maryland Tax Calculator. They are useful for checking withholdings, estimating liability, reviewing historical tax years and understanding how state policy shapes taxable income.
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Tax Years
Select a tax year to view the official Maryland tax rates and rules used in our calculators. Each page shows the brackets or flat tax rate, deduction amounts, credit structures, withholding guidance and any year-specific updates published by the Maryland Department of Revenue. You can also access the matching Maryland Tax Calculator for precise calculations for that year.
How Maryland Calculates Income Tax
Maryland uses a progressive tax system where income is divided into brackets and each portion is taxed at its marginal rate. These rules determine how wages and other taxable income are assessed for Maryland returns, with updated tables released each year to reflect legislation and inflation changes. For a broader explanation of how tax tables work, see our Tax Tables guide.
Certain jurisdictions within Maryland also levy local or county income taxes. These appear in the annual state tax tables and may affect residents, part-year residents or nonresidents depending on local rules.
Maryland supports resident, nonresident and part-year filing rules. The tax tables help clarify which thresholds apply when income is earned both inside and outside the state.
What Is Contained in the Maryland Tax Tables?
Each tax-year page provides a structured summary of the components Maryland uses to calculate individual income tax. While details vary by year, the state tax tables generally include the following elements:
- State tax brackets and marginal rates for each filing status.
- Standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
- Itemized deductions where permitted under Maryland law.
- Dependent and family-related credits including any child-based or filer-based reductions.
- State Earned Income Credit (EIC), including percentage match and income limits.
- Retirement income rules including partial or full exemptions for pensions or Social Security.
- State withholding tables used by employers for payroll calculations.
Together, these elements provide a transparent breakdown of how Maryland calculates tax for each year. This structure helps taxpayers review year-to-year changes, employers validate payroll withholding and financial planners analyse how Maryland’s rules differ from federal requirements. All values shown in our Maryland Tax Tables match the official figures published by the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are retirement distributions taxed like wages?
Treatment differs by type/age; this page models W-2 wages only.
Multiple jobs—avoid under-withholding
Use the multi-job option or add extra MD withholding to keep pace with brackets + local.
Charitable/medical itemizing for Maryland
Start with Schedule A, then compare MD conformity before deciding to itemize.
Rental losses and phaseouts
Model on Schedule E; income thresholds affect deductibility (federal), which flows to MD.
Quarterly estimates with wages
Use “additional MD withholding” to approximate estimates and see refund/due shifts.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.