Maryland Sales Tax Guide for Small Businesses
Everything you need to know about sales tax in Maryland — rates, deadlines, exemptions, and how to stay compliant without the headache.
Last updated March 2026
Quick Facts
Maryland Sales Tax Rates
Maryland's state sales tax rate is 6.00%. Maryland does not levy additional local sales taxes, so the rate is the same statewide.
Filing Deadlines & Frequency
Filing Frequency
Monthly, Quarterly, or Annual — assigned by Comptroller based on tax liability
Due Dates
20th of the month after the reporting period
File Online
Comptroller of Maryland — bFile: https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/
What's Taxable for Restaurants & Food Businesses
Vendor Discount
Maryland offers a vendor discount
1.2% of tax due (vendor discount), max $500 per return, if filed and paid on time
This is money back in your pocket for filing on time. TaxAside files on time, every time — so you capture this discount automatically.
Penalties for Late Filing
Late Filing Penalty
10% of tax due
Interest
Prevailing rate set by the Comptroller of Maryland
Miss a deadline and Marylandstarts charging penalties and interest immediately. That adds up fast on a busy restaurant's tax bill.
TaxAside's On-Time Guarantee covers up to $5,000 in penalties if we ever file late.
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How TaxAside Helps in Maryland
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Additional Notes
- • Maryland has a higher 9% sales tax rate on alcoholic beverages