Get started on both your Maryland taxes and your federal return. Most Marylanders must file federal income tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service and Maryland income taxes with the Comptroller's Office.
This year Maryland's deadline is April 15, 2008.
Maryland taxpayers may:
- File electronic tax returns.
- Check the status of their refund online.
- Send tax returns in the U.S._Mail.
- Request an extension online.
- Be due a tax credit on their state return.
What's New in Maryland Taxes
While the changes enacted by the Maryland General Assembly during its special legislative session in fall 2007, have been in the news, these will not affect your income taxes until 2008. So if you are looking for information on filing your 2007 Maryland income taxes, you don't need to worry about those changes yet. Here is what is new in filing 2007 Maryland taxes.However, some of the changes (not related to income tax) made during the 2007 special session will affect you right right now, including a sales tax increase and a change in rules for the Homestead Credit, which is related to property taxes.
Maryland Comptroller's Report on Tax Rule Changes Enacted in 2007 Special Session
Who Must File Maryland Tax Forms
In addition to full-year residents of Maryland, non-residents who work in Maryland or derived some income from the state (including gambling winnings and the sale of some properties) as well as part-year residents should check which forms they may be required to file.Maryland residents, who paid income tax to another state, may be entitled to a tax credit on their Maryland return.
More Tips: Maryland Tax Credits
In addition to state income taxes, residents in all of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City must pay local income taxes based where they live not where they work.
Tax Preparation
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Paper Tax Returns
To file a paper return you must obtain the correct forms first. You may download tax forms or pick them up at libraries, post offices and taxpayer services offices. If you have filed electronically in the past, your tax forms may not be mailed to you.
Filing Online
To learn more about filing your taxes via the Internet, click here.
Tax Preparers
If you are not the do-it-yourself type, find a tax preparer by zip code. Or use one of these national companies with locations in the Baltimore metro area:
Saving Money
Are you a public school teacher? Have children in daycare? You may be eligible for a Maryland tax credit. Tax credits come straight off your tax liability. Look at this list of Maryland tax credits, then check with a tax professional or the Comproller's Office for more information.Federal Income Tax
For local face-to-face help on your federal tax return, visit one of these Maryland IRS offices.Eligible taxpayers may use the IRS Free File site to file their federal income tax return at no charge. More Information on Free File