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Anne Arundel County Income Tax Calculator

Calculate your take-home pay in Anne Arundel County, Maryland including the 2.81% local income tax on top of Maryland's 5.75% state rate.

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Take-Home Pay (with city tax)
$72,57827.4% effective rate
$6,048/month after all taxes
Anne Arundel County City Tax
$2,810
2.81% local rate
Cost of City Tax
$234/mo
$108 per paycheck
Without City Tax
$75,388
$2,810 more per year
State Tax
$3,738
2-5.75% + local
Full Tax Breakdown
Gross Salary$100,000
Federal Income Tax−$13,225
Social Security (6.2%)−$6,200
Medicare (1.45%)−$1,450
Maryland State Tax−$3,738
Anne Arundel County City Tax (2.81%)−$2,810
Total Tax$27,423
Annual Take-Home$72,578
Monthly Take-Home$6,048
Biweekly Take-Home$2,791

How Anne Arundel County's 2.81% Tax Hits at Different Salaries

SalaryCity TaxTake-Home (with city tax)Take-Home (without)City Tax Cost/Month
$50,000$1,405$39,081$40,486$117
$75,000$2,108$56,627$58,734$176
$100,000$2,810$72,578$75,388$234
$125,000$3,513$88,479$91,992$293
$150,000$4,215$103,930$108,145$351
$200,000$5,620$135,792$141,412$468

Anne Arundel County Local Income Tax: What You Need to Know

Anne Arundel County levies a 2.81% local income tax on residents. This is in addition to Maryland's 5.75% state income tax, bringing the combined state and local rate to 8.56%.

Below the maximum rate, saving residents 0.39% vs neighboring counties.

The local tax applies to earned income including wages, salaries, and in most cases net self-employment income. Investment income, pensions, and Social Security are typically exempt from local income taxes.

The 2.81% local tax is applied on top of Maryland's 5.75% state income tax and federal income tax. On a $100,000 salary, Anne Arundel County's local tax costs approximately $2,810/year — that's $234/month or $108 per biweekly paycheck.

This tax applies only to Anne Arundel County residents. If you work in Anne Arundel County but live elsewhere, you are not subject to this local tax. This creates a significant financial incentive to live outside city limits while commuting in for work.

Other Cities with Local Tax in Maryland

Baltimore City
3.2% local rate
$3,200/year on $100K
Montgomery County
3.2% local rate
$3,200/year on $100K
Prince George's County
3.2% local rate
$3,200/year on $100K
Baltimore County
3.2% local rate
$3,200/year on $100K
Howard County
3.2% local rate
$3,200/year on $100K
Frederick County
2.96% local rate
$2,960/year on $100K
Harford County
3.06% local rate
$3,060/year on $100K

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Anne Arundel County's local income tax?

Anne Arundel County charges a 2.81% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary, this costs approximately $2,810/year. This tax applies to residents only.

Can I avoid Anne Arundel County's local tax by living in the suburbs?

Yes. Anne Arundel County's tax only applies to residents. If you live outside city limits and commute in, you don't owe the local tax.

What is Anne Arundel County's total combined tax rate?

Including Maryland's 5.75% state rate, Anne Arundel County's 2.81% local rate, and federal taxes, a $100K earner pays an effective rate of approximately 27.4%.

Is the city tax deductible on my federal return?

Yes, local income taxes are deductible as part of your state and local tax (SALT) deduction if you itemize. However, the SALT deduction is capped at $10,000 ($5,000 for married filing separately), which limits the benefit for many taxpayers.

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