MARYLAND CAR SALES TAX · 2026
Maryland car sales tax calculator
Maryland charges 6.5% vehicle excise (titling) tax on a car's price less any trade-in. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,625.00.
Tax on this purchase
- Tax due
- $1,625.00
- Titling tax
- $1,625.00
- Taxed amount
- $25,000.00
- Trade-in subtracted
- $10,000.00
Maryland car sales tax by price
A new car from a dealer.
| Price | No trade-in | $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $1,300.00 | $650.00 |
| $35,000 | $2,275.00 | $1,625.00 |
| $50,000 | $3,250.00 | $2,600.00 |
| $75,000 | $4,875.00 | $4,225.00 |
Maryland car sales tax questions
How much is car sales tax in Maryland?
Maryland charges 6.5% vehicle excise (titling) tax on a car's price less any trade-in. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,625.00.
Does a trade-in lower Maryland's car sales tax?
Yes. Maryland taxes the price less the trade-in. A $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car from a dealer saves $650.00.
Is a manufacturer rebate taxed in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland taxes the price before a manufacturer rebate, so a $2,000 rebate does not lower the tax.
Is a private car sale taxed in Maryland?
Yes, at the same rate. Maryland taxes a private sale of a vehicle seven or more model years old on at least $640.
What the calculator leaves out
- This site has not confirmed whether Maryland subtracts a trade-in on a private sale, so the calculator does not.
- Maryland taxes a private sale of a vehicle seven or more model years old on at least $640; the calculator uses the price.
Title, registration and plate fees, dealer fees, and any yearly tax on owning the vehicle are not included.