EFFECTIVEMarylandJan 1, 2026✓ Human reviewed

Maryland added a $5 new-tire fee and raised its tire recycling fee to $1

The Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2025 (Chapter 604) created a $5.00 per-tire fee on the first sale of a new tire in Maryland, starting January 1, 2026, and raised the tire recycling fee from $0.80 to $1.00 per tire. Both apply to tire dealers' first sales of new tires, including tires on new or used vehicles sold, and are filed by the 21st of the following month.

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What to check

Tire sellers and dealerships should add both fees ($6.00 total per new tire) to point-of-sale systems, collect wholesaler certificates for exempt sales, and file combined returns with the Comptroller.

Official evidence

Source and verification

Verified
Sep 21, 2026
Applies to
Tire shop, General mechanical, Mixed services, Dealership fixed ops
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