Maryland Income Tax Guide for 2025

Overview

Maryland uses a progressive income tax system with rates ranging from 2% to 6.5%. Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income. The state offers a standard deduction of $3,350 for single filers, personal exemptions of $3,200, and dependent exemptions of $3,200.

Income Tax Rates

Single Filers

Income RangeTax Rate
Up to $9992%
$1,000 - $1,9993%
$2,000 - $2,9994%
$3,000 - $99,9994.75%
$100,000 - $124,9995%
$125,000 - $149,9995.25%
$150,000 - $174,9995.5%
$175,000 - $224,9995.75%
$225,000 - $299,9996%
$300,000+6.5%

Married Filing Jointly

Income RangeTax Rate
Up to $9992%
$1,000 - $1,9993%
$2,000 - $2,9994%
$3,000 - $149,9994.75%
$150,000 - $174,9995%
$175,000 - $224,9995.25%
$225,000 - $299,9995.5%
$300,000 - $349,9995.75%
$350,000 - $499,9996%
$500,000+6.5%

Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains are taxed at the same rates as ordinary income.

Deductions & Exemptions

TypeAmount
Standard Deduction (Single)$3,350
Standard Deduction (Married Filing Jointly)$6,700
Personal Exemption (Single)$3,200
Personal Exemption (Married)$6,400
Dependent Exemption$3,200

Additional Information

  • New top brackets added for 2025
  • 2% capital gains surtax on AGI over $350,000

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Last updated: November 12, 2025

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