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No local vehicle tax in MD; state rate is the full tax. Source: Maryland MVA, Excise Tax.
Maryland titling excise tax (6.5% since July 2024), not general sales tax. Doc fees, rebates and add-ons may or may not be taxable depending on the state; not modeled.
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Maryland car sales tax, at a glance: 6.5% state tax on vehicle purchases. Maryland titling excise tax (6.5% since July 2024), not general sales tax. Trade-in credit: allowed. A $30,000 car owes about $1,950 in state tax, or $1,300 with a $10,000 trade-in.
Base sales tax: Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026. Vehicle rules: Best-effort, checked October 12, 2026.
| Vehicle price | State tax, no trade | With $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $975 | $325 |
| $20,000 | $1,300 | $650 |
| $25,000 | $1,625 | $975 |
| $30,000 | $1,950 | $1,300 |
| $40,000 | $2,600 | $1,950 |
| $50,000 | $3,250 | $2,600 |
| $60,000 | $3,900 | $3,250 |
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6.5% at the state level. Maryland titling excise tax (6.5% since July 2024), not general sales tax. Local taxes may add. On a $30,000 car with no trade-in that's about $1,950 in state tax.
Yes. Maryland generally taxes the price minus your trade-in value, so a $10,000 trade-in on a $30,000 car cuts the state tax from $1,950 to $1,300. (Best-effort; verify with the state DMV or revenue department.)
Maryland's statewide general sales tax is 6% (Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026); the rate applied to vehicles is 6.5%.
No. Maryland's 6.5% titling excise tax is statewide; no local tax. (Maryland MVA, Excise Tax).
No. Those vary by dealer, county, vehicle weight and value. The auto loan calculator for this state lets you add a doc fee and title/registration.
No. Estimates from best-effort state rules, not tax or financial advice; confirm with your state agency or dealer.
Estimates, not financial advice. Taxes, insurance, PMI and fees vary by lender, county and city; confirm with your lender, dealer and state agency before acting.