| Somerset County | Maryland | |
| Corporate Income Tax (2018) Base - Federal taxable income. |
none | 8.25% |
| Personal Income Tax (2018) Base - Federal adjusted gross income. *Graduated tax peaking at 5.75% on taxable income over $300,000. |
3.20% | 2.0% 5.75% |
| Sales and Use Tax (2018) Exempt - sales for resale; manufacturer's purchase of raw materials; manufacturing machinery and equipment; purchases of materials and equipment used in R&D and testing of finished products; purchases of computer programs for resale. |
none | 6.0% |
| Real Property Tax (FY 2018) Effective rate per $100 of assessed value. In an incorporated area, a municipal rate will also apply. |
$1.00 | $0.112 |
| Business Personal Property Tax (FY 2018) Rate per $100 of depreciated value. Exempt - manufacturing, R&D, and warehousing inventory. (Upon application to the County, a new or expanding firm may be eligible for a tax credit on manufacturing and R&D machinery, equipment, materials and supplies). In an incorporated area, a municipal rate will also apply. |
$2.50 | none |
| Major Tax Credits Available Enterprise Zone; Job Creation; One Maryland; Research and Development. Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation; Comptroller of the Treasury. |
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