Comptroller of Maryland. Serving the People. Peter Franchot, Comptroller
Spotlight on Maryland

Taxes on Purchases for Repair

If you repair personal property, you DO NOT have to pay the tax on purchases of:

  • Parts you will resell over-the-counter
  • Parts installed in customer property under mandatory maintenance contracts; or
  • Parts that will be installed on property you are repairing for which a separate charge will be made.

You DO have to pay the tax on:

  • Purchases of parts and supplies used in lump-sum billing; and
  • Items you use yourself such as tools and stationery.