Maryland: Sales Tax Handbook
Maryland Sales Tax Holiday Calendar
A sales tax holiday is an annual event during which the Maryland Comptroller allows certain items to be purchased sales-tax-free at any participating retailer within the state.
Maryland allows you to purchase the following items tax-free during their annual sales tax holidays: $100 in clothing and footwear in August; specific Energy Star qualified products in February.
You can learn more about Maryland's sales tax holiday program by visitig the Shop Maryland Tax Free Weekend website, or calling the Maryland Comptroller's informational hotline at (800) 638-2937 .
Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday
Maryland has had an annual "Back To School" sales tax holiday since 2010. This tax holiday is meant to help parents save money when purchasing common back-to-school supplies for their children.
Energy Savings Sales Tax Holiday
Maryland has had an annual "Energy Savings" sales tax holiday since 2011. This tax holiday is meant to encourage people to purchase energy-efficient appliances, as qualified by the government's Energy Star rating program.
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