Maryland Self-Employment Tax Calculator 2026
Maryland has a graduated income tax with rates ranging from 2.0% to 5.8%. Use this calculator to estimate your total tax liability including federal self-employment tax, federal income tax, and Maryland state income tax.
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Self-Employment Tax in Maryland (MD)
If you're self-employed in Maryland, you'll pay three types of tax on your 1099 income: federal self-employment tax (15.3%), federal income tax (10-37% depending on your bracket), and Maryland state income tax. Maryland has a graduated income tax with rates ranging from 2.0% to 5.8%.
Important note: Maryland also has county income taxes ranging from 2.25% to 3.20%.
Maryland Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,000 | 2.00% |
| $1,000 – $2,000 | 3.00% |
| $2,000 – $3,000 | 4.00% |
| $3,000 – $100,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,000 – $125,000 | 5.00% |
| $125,000 – $150,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,000 – $250,000 | 5.50% |
| Over $250,000 | 5.75% |
How Self-Employment Tax Works
The federal self-employment tax rate is 15.3% — covering both Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%). This is calculated on 92.35% of your net self-employment earnings. For 2026, Social Security tax applies to earnings up to $176,100. You can deduct half of your SE tax when calculating your federal income tax, which reduces your overall tax burden.
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Maryland Tax Quick Facts
- Income Tax
- Yes
- Tax Type
- graduated
- Top Rate
- 5.75%
- Federal SE Tax
- 15.3%