Find an accountant or CPA in Maryland

Maryland residents pay a state income tax plus a county (or Baltimore City) income tax, and many commute into DC or Virginia. Here is how to check a Maryland CPA and the questions worth asking.

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Checking a Maryland CPA

CPAs are licensed by the Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy, part of the Maryland Department of Labor, which offers an online license search. CPAverify.org also covers Maryland.

Maryland taxes

State income tax with graduated rates.
County income tax: every county and Baltimore City adds a local income tax, collected on the same state return, so your total rate depends on where you live.
Working in DC or Virginia: Maryland has reciprocal agreements with DC and Virginia (and Pennsylvania and West Virginia) for wages, so commuters usually pay income tax only where they live.
Sales tax: 6% statewide, with no local sales taxes.

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For a federal employee or contractor, a remote worker, or someone with rental property, choose an accountant who regularly handles Maryland and DC-area returns. Ask for a written engagement letter with the fee.

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Common questions

Do Maryland counties have income tax?

Yes. Every Maryland county and Baltimore City has a local income tax, filed on the state return.

Do I pay Maryland or DC tax if I live in Maryland and work in DC?

Normally you pay income tax only to Maryland on your wages, because of the reciprocal agreement. Make sure your employer withholds for Maryland.

What is the sales tax rate in Maryland?

6% statewide, with no local sales taxes.

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