When to call Maryland Comptroller for tax assistance?

This section supplies the latest information for individual taxpayers. Beginning February 1, 2021 through April 15, 2021, the Comptroller of Maryland has telephone assistance available to answer Personal Income Tax questions. Assistance is available from 8:30am to 7:00pm, Monday through Friday except on State Holidays.

How to contact the Maryland Office of tax?

Please join, 5 minutes before your scheduled virtual appointment time. For general information and free Maryland income tax assistance call Taxpayer Services at 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland, or 1-800-MD-TAXES (1-800-638-2937). Assistance is available 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Where can I get a tax refund in Maryland?

For more information about refunds, visit our Refund Information section. You can obtain free Maryland income tax assistance in person or over the phone by contacting Taxpayer Service at 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland, or 1-800-MD-TAXES ( 1-800-638-2937) from elsewhere, or in person at any of the 12 locations listed below.

How are income tax rates determined in Maryland?

In addition to those statewide tax rates, taxpayers in Maryland pay additional income taxes based on the county in which they live (not where they work). County income taxes are assessed at a flat rate, which means the rate does not change based on income level – there are no brackets.

What is the state tax rate in Maryland?

You can pay the relevant taxes on your Maryland state income tax return, as there is no separate tax form for county or city income taxes. Local rates range from 1.75% to 3.2%. The local tax rate you’ll pay in Maryland is based on where you live, not where you work.

This section supplies the latest information for individual taxpayers. Beginning February 1, 2021 through April 15, 2021, the Comptroller of Maryland has telephone assistance available to answer Personal Income Tax questions. Assistance is available from 8:30am to 7:00pm, Monday through Friday except on State Holidays.

Please join, 5 minutes before your scheduled virtual appointment time. For general information and free Maryland income tax assistance call Taxpayer Services at 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland, or 1-800-MD-TAXES (1-800-638-2937). Assistance is available 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

How to get a tax refund in Maryland?

You may obtain the status of your refund either online or by phone by calling our automated Refund Request Line at 410-260-7701 or 1-800-218-8160. Refund status is updated once daily at approximately 10:30 a.m.