Comptroller of Maryland. Serving the People. Peter Franchot, Comptroller
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How is food taxed in Maryland?

In general, food sales are subject to Maryland's 6 percent sales and use tax unless a person operating a substantial grocery or market business sells the food for consumption off the premises and the food is not a taxable prepared food. A grocery or market business is considered to be "substantial" if the sales of grocery or market food items total at least 10 percent of all food sales.

For more information, see Sales of Food