Reverse Sales Tax Calculator for Maryland
Use this reverse sales tax calculator to find the pre-tax price from any total receipt amount in Maryland. Simply enter what you paid and our calculator instantly shows you the original price before tax and the exact sales tax amount charged.
Maryland Sales Tax Rates (2026)
| Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State Rate | 6.000% |
| Average Local Rate | 0.000% |
| Combined Rate | 6.000% |
Maryland has a state sales tax rate of 6.000%. When combined with average local rates (0.000%), the average total sales tax rate in Maryland is 6.000%. This means if you have a receipt for $100 in Maryland, approximately $5.66 went to sales tax and the pre-tax price was about $94.34.
How to Use the Maryland Reverse Sales Tax Calculator
- Enter the total amount from your receipt (with tax included)
- Verify the Maryland combined rate is correct (or enter a custom local rate)
- Click Calculate to see your pre-tax price and tax amount
When to Use a Reverse Tax Calculator in Maryland
- Expense reports — separate taxable and non-taxable portions for reimbursement
- Receipt verification — check if a Maryland merchant charged the correct tax
- Cross-state shopping — compare pre-tax prices when shopping across state lines
- Small business accounting — record sales tax collected separately from revenue