Maryland has income tax rates up to 5.75% plus county taxes of 2.25%–3.2%. DC suburbs are home to thousands of federal contractors with 1099 income.
| Income Range (Single) | MD Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $1,000 | 2.0% | — |
| $1,001 – $2,000 | 3.0% | — |
| $2,001 – $3,000 | 4.0% | — |
| $3,001 – $100,000 | 4.75% | — |
| $100,001 – $125,000 | 5.0% | — |
| $125,001 – $150,000 | 5.25% | — |
| $150,001 – $250,000 | 5.5% | — |
| Over $250,000 | 5.75% | — |
Use our 1099 calculator — select California from the state dropdown for your exact federal + state total.
Maryland counties charge an additional 2.25%–3.2% income tax on top of state rates. Montgomery County (3.2%), Prince George's (3.2%), and Baltimore City (3.2%) are the highest.
Maryland's standard deduction is only $2,400 for single filers — vs the federal $14,600. Maryland taxes significantly more of your income.
Pay at interactive.marylandtaxes.gov. Same dates as federal.
Add your county rate to state rate: ~8%–9% total state+county for most MD freelancers.
$20K SEP-IRA saves ~$1,150–$1,840 in MD state+county tax.
MD conforms to federal home office rules.
67¢/mile reduces MD taxable income.
Maryland generally conforms to the federal QBI deduction.
These are estimates. Use the 1099 tax calculator with California selected for your exact number based on your deductions.
California has progressive rates from 1% to 13.3%. Most freelancers earning $50,000–$100,000 pay a 9.3% marginal rate. Use our 1099 tax calculator with California selected for your exact amount.
Yes. Pay federal quarterly estimated taxes at irs.gov/payments and California taxes at ftb.ca.gov. Same 4 deadlines: Apr 15, Jun 16, Sep 15, Jan 15.
Only $5,202 for single filers versus the federal $14,600. This means California taxes $9,398 more of your income than the IRS. At 9.3%, that costs you an additional $874 in state tax.
No. California does not conform to the federal 20% Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction. Your California taxable income will be higher than your federal taxable income as a result.
At $80,000 net income: save 38–42%. This covers federal SE tax (~14%), federal income tax (~18%), and California state tax (~8–9%). Use the 1099 calculator for your exact number.
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