Maryland Estate & Inheritance Tax Calculator
Maryland levies both an estate tax (on the estate) and an inheritance tax (on what heirs receive).
Maryland Estate Tax Calculator — Calculation Summary
| Input / parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| Taxable estate | $7,500,000 |
| Result | |
| Federal estate tax | $0 |
| Maryland state estate tax | $240,000 |
| Total estate tax | $240,000 |
Source: Md. Code Tax-Gen. § 7-301 (estate) & § 7-201 (inheritance) (2026).
This is an informal planning estimate only, not legal or tax advice. Confirm all figures with the IRS, your state Department of Revenue, or a licensed estate attorney or CPA before relying on them.
Maryland also levies an inheritance tax on what heirs receive.
Source: Md. Code Tax-Gen. § 7-301 (estate) & § 7-201 (inheritance) (2026)
Administration & filing in Maryland
- Who pays: The estate pays the tax before distribution to heirs.
- Where filed: With Maryland's tax authority (typically the Department of Revenue or Taxation), on a state estate/inheritance tax return.
- Deadline: State returns generally follow the federal estate tax return timeline (IRS Form 706, due ~9 months after death, with a 6-month extension available), but state dates can differ — confirm with the state agency.
- Citation: Md. Code Tax-Gen. § 7-301 (estate) & § 7-201 (inheritance) (2026)
Informal estimate only — not legal or tax advice. Figures cite federal statute (IRC § 2010, OBBBA 2025) and each state's Department of Revenue. Tax laws and exemption amounts change yearly; confirm the current rule with the IRS, your state agency, or a licensed estate attorney or CPA before relying on any number.
How this calculator works
Calculation method & sources
- Federal tax: IRC § 2010(c)(3) exemption of $15M per person and IRC § 2001 graduated brackets.
- Maryland tax: Md. Code Tax-Gen. § 7-301 (estate) & § 7-201 (inheritance) (2026).
How to interpret your Maryland estate tax result
- Maryland estate tax applies once the taxable estate exceeds $5,000,000.
- Top state rate: 16.0%.
- Maryland does not recognize portability; married couples should consider a credit-shelter trust to use both exemptions.
- Maryland also taxes what each heir receives, with different rates by relationship. Use our Inheritance calculator for per-heir figures.
- Federal estate tax is calculated separately and may apply above the $15M federal exemption.