Business
The Port of Baltimore by the Numbers
The state says the Port of Baltimore supports 20,000 direct jobs and about $70 billion in economic value. A look at what those figures mean and how the port is organized.
Michael Turner
Stories by Michael Turner
Business
Maryland's Federal Footprint: The Agencies and Research Centers Based in the State
From the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda to the Social Security Administration in Woodlawn, many federal agencies are based in Maryland. A guide to the biggest names.
Economy
Maryland's Minimum Wage: What Employers and Workers Should Know
The state minimum wage is $15 an hour, but some counties set higher rates from July 1, 2026. Here is how the rules work, including tipped work and overtime.
Business
How to Register a Business in Maryland
Maryland forms businesses through the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, using the online Maryland Business Express portal. Here is how registration works.
Economy
Maryland's Sales Tax: One Statewide Rate
Maryland charges a 6 percent sales tax, and no county or city adds its own. A plain guide to how the tax works, who collects it and how to work out the cost of a purchase.
Economy
How Maryland Income Tax Works: State Plus County
Maryland residents pay income tax to the state and to their county or Baltimore City. Here is how the two layers fit together and where to find the current rates.