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Maryland
Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)
Virginia has a reciprocity agreement with Maryland. If your only income from Maryland is wages, salary, tips, or commissions, file your Virginia return only — no Maryland return needed. Give your Maryland employer your reciprocity form (VA-4) each year.
Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)
Reciprocity applies. If the employee provides the reciprocity form (VA-4), withhold Virginia tax instead of Maryland tax. Must still register for Maryland unemployment insurance. Register for withholding and unemployment from day 1. Unemployment applies to the first $8,500 of wages. PFML starts in 2027 with employer paying up to 0.45%.
City & Local Income Taxes (Extra Filings Beyond the State Return)
All 23 Maryland counties plus Baltimore City levy local income taxes. Nonresidents pay a flat 2.25% (doubled from 1.25% in January 2025). This is handled on the state return. Combined state plus local can exceed 8.75%. The M1CR credit does NOT cover the local portion.
Reciprocity Agreement — File Home State Only for Wages
Virginia has a reciprocity agreement with Maryland. For wage income, you only need to file your Virginia return. Give your employer the reciprocity form (VA-4) each year to avoid Maryland withholding.
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This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.