Sales & Use Tax Payment Instructions

You can download the use tax return to report and pay the tax or file for credit if you paid sales tax in another state. Based on the date of your purchase, you must file the return by the applicable quarterly due date.

The use tax form and the required payment should be mailed to:

Revenue Administration Division
110 Carroll Street
Annapolis, MD 21411

Payment Methods and Information

Below you will find links for methods to pay your Maryland tax liability. If you are unable to pay the full amount due, you should still file a return and consider making payment arrangements. We will process your return and then send you an income tax notice for the remaining balance due for nonpayment of taxes. See the Tax Compliance section for details regarding collections, payment arrangements, income tax notices, non-payment and missed or late payments.

You can pay your current Maryland tax amount due by direct debit at the time of filing, if you file online using iFile, bFile or another electronic filing method such as using approved computer software, a tax professional, or IRS Free File. In order to comply with new banking rules, we can only process direct debit payments from bank accounts within the United States.

If you file electronically by the April 15th deadline, and choose to pay electronically you have until April 30th to make the electronic payment (by direct debit or credit card). If you file electronically and pay by check or money order, your payment is due by April 15th. (Personal income tax returns are due by April 15th). If you are filing as fiscal year taxpayer, your return is due on the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of the fiscal year. If any due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the return must be filed by the next business day.)

If you have already filed and owe additional tax, you can pay the delinquent amount by direct debit using Individual Bill Pay or Business Bill Pay.

Already on a Payment Plan? Want Automated Payments? You don't have to write another check to pay your individual tax payment agreement, if you don't want to. With the State of Maryland recurring direct debit program, you don't have to worry about mailing a check for your individual tax payment plan. See Set Up a Recurring Payment Plan for more information.

Online Bill Pay is an easy, convenient and secure way to pay your Maryland tax liabilities online for free. This system may be used to make bill payments on business taxes using electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) from a U.S. bank or financial institution. Foreign facilities will not be accepted. You must become a registered user to access this free online service. To register, click on the appropriate link listed below and follow the instructions.

Businesses can also pay their tax liabilities for the following tax types: Maryland Sales and Use, Withholding, Pass-Through Entity, Corporation, S Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Fiduciary, Tire Recycling Fee and the Bay Restoration Fee.

Bill Pay Business Online Payment

Individuals and businesses can pay their Maryland taxes with a credit card. This service applies to taxes owed for the current year or any back year if you have a bill. If you file your return electronically by April 15, you have until April 30 to make the credit card payment. You can make your individual or business tax payment online or by telephone through one of the providers listed below.

Attention: Due to Comptroller of MD System Upgrades:

The Credit Card option to file and pay Withholding tax will be discontinued as of 7/17/2023 at 6pm. The June 2023 return due July 15th, is the final filing period that will allow the combined tax return form and payment in the credit card application.

The Credit Card option to file and pay Sales and Use Tax will be discontinued as of 7/20/2023 at 6pm. The June 2023 return due July 20th, is the final filing period that will allow the combined tax return form and payment in the credit card application.

For other filing and payment options, see https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/business/index.php

Electronic Filers

Electronic filers do not need to submit Form PV if you choose to pay by credit card. See more information on electronic filing and paper forms that may need to accompany it.

Estimated Taxes

If you choose to pay your estimated quarterly income taxes with a credit card, either online or by telephone, then you do not need to file Form PV.

General Payment Information

All companies collect a non-refundable, service fee for processing the credit card payment. The fee does not go to the state of Maryland. The minimum transaction amount for a credit card payment is one dollar.

Do not include the amount of the service fee as part of the tax payment.
ONLINE PAYMENTS
Vendor Name Service Fee Tax Types Supported Credit Cards Accepted Link
Truist/Govolution, LLC 2.45% with $1.00 minimum All Visa, MasterCard, Discover Click here to pay
Automated, Self-Service Phone Payments

Automated, self-service phone payments can be made through our vendor Truist/Govolution, LLC. You must have the below information prior to making a payment. If you do not have all the information below, you can obtain this information by calling 410-974-2432 for personal income tax and 410-649-0633 for business taxes.

Please note: Comptroller of Maryland agents are not able to process payments. They can only provide the necessary information to make a payment. Truist/Govolution, LLC cannot answer questions about your tax accounts or provide notice numbers.

Required information:

  • Social Security number for Individual income tax
  • Federal EIN for business tax
  • Address with zip code
  • Phone number
  • Notice number for Individual tax payments/ Invoice number for business tax payments
  • Payment amount
  • Credit/Debit card information

Once you have all the above information, you are welcome to proceed to one of our automated, self-service payment options below.

Vendor Name Service Fee Tax Types Supported Credit Cards Accepted Phone Number
Truist/Govolution, LLC 2.45% with $1.00 minimum Individual Existing Liability Visa, MasterCard, Discover 877-884-4009
Truist/Govolution, LLC 2.45% $1.00 minimum Business Existing Liability Visa, MasterCard, Discover 800-360-9270

After your payment is authorized, you will receive a transaction ID. Please retain this for your records. Please allow up to three to five business days for your payment to be applied to your account.

You can pay your Individual Maryland taxes with a personal check or money order if you prefer not to pay electronically, or with a credit card. If you file electronically and pay by check or money order, your payment is due by April 15, however, if you file electronically by the April 15 deadline and choose to pay electronically, you have until April 30 to make the electronic payment (by direct debit or credit card).

You may also drop off your tax forms and payments* at one of our Local Offices.

The return address for a Form 502 or Form 505 filed with payment by check or money order is:

Comptroller of Maryland
Payment Processing
PO Box 8888
Annapolis, MD 21401-8888

Send all other returns, payments and other correspondence regarding your personal or business tax account(s) to:

Comptroller of Maryland
Revenue Administration Division
110 Carroll Street
Annapolis, MD 21411-0001

Taxpayers can schedule in-person or virtual appointments easily. Taxpayer assistance is also available via email taxhelp@marylandtaxes.gov or by calling 1-800-MDTAXES. Our agents are standing by to help you.

NOTICE: The Comptroller of Maryland will no longer issue Vehicle Identification (VID) letter and a Temporary Maryland Alcohol Public Transportation Permit (PT).

At Comptroller of Maryland branch offices, the following services are provided with no scheduled appointment:

  • We provide blank Maryland state tax forms and/or tax booklets.
  • We answer general tax questions.
  • We accept completed Maryland tax returns and/or requested documents.
  • We provide additional IFTA decals to carriers in good standing and new carriers whose applications have been approved.
  • We provide certified copies of previously filed Maryland tax returns for individuals with identification.

All other services require an appointment. To make an appointment:

  • Please click on one of the branch offices below to schedule your appointment.
  • Please arrive in the branch office five minutes before your scheduled appointment.
  • Please have photo identification with you.

To make a virtual appointment with the Comptroller of Maryland agency, taxpayers will need:

  • Internet access, Microsoft Teams software, and a camera on your computer or cell phone.
  • An email address for receiving your link to your virtual meeting.
  • Please join meeting five minutes before your scheduled virtual appointment time.
  • After your appointment, that link to the completed appointment expires, but you can schedule another appointment if needed.
Taxpayer Services Virtual Appointments
Schedule a Virtual On-line Appointment
Using your P.C. or Cell Phone
  • All Counties
Baltimore - Compliance Division Virtual Appointments
Schedule a Virtual On-line Appointment
Using your P.C. or Cell Phone
  • All Counties
Tax Service Location Phone Number Counties Served
Annapolis
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
60 West Street
Suite 102
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-260-7980
800-638-2937
  • Anne Arundel
  • Queen Anne's
Annapolis Compliance
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
60 West Street
Suite 102
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-260-7980
800-638-2937
  • All Counties
Baltimore Taxpayer Service
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
State Office Bldg.
301 W Preston Street
Room 206
Baltimore, MD 21201-2384
410-260-7980
800-638-2937
  • Baltimore City
Baltimore - Compliance Division
State Office Bldg.
301 W Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2384

Please note that the Baltimore Compliance Division
DOES NOT provide MVA certification in order to
obtain a driver’s license or ID,
assist with current year Individual Income Tax preparation,
or supply IFTA decals/stickers.

Baltimore Business Tax Collections
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
Room 408

Baltimore Compliance Programs
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
Baltimore Compliance Programs
Room 408

Baltimore Unclaimed Property
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
Room 310
410-260-7980
800-638-2937
Cumberland
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
Allegany Museum
3 Pershing Street
Suite 101
Cumberland, MD 21502-2302
410-260-7980
800-638-2937
  • Allegany
  • Garrett
Elkton
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
Upper Chesapeake Corporate Center
103 Chesapeake Blvd
Suite D
Elkton, MD 21921-6313
410-260-7980
800-638-2937
  • Cecil
  • Harford
  • Kent
Frederick
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
Courthouse/Multiservice Center
100 W. Patrick St.
Room 2603
Frederick, MD 21701-5646
410-260-7980
800-638-2937
  • Carroll
  • Frederick
Greenbelt
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
6401 Golden Triangle Drive
Suite 100
Greenbelt, MD 20770
410-260-7980
800-638-2937
  • Prince George's
Hagerstown
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
Crystal Building
1850 Dual Hwy.
Suite 201
Hagerstown, MD 21740-6686
410-260-7980
800-638-2937
  • Washington
Salisbury
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
Sea Gull Square
1306 South Salisbury Blvd.
Suite 182
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-260-7980
800-638-2937
  • Caroline
  • Dorchester
  • Somerset
  • Talbot
  • Wicomico
  • Worcester
Towson
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
Hampton Plaza
300 E. Joppa Road
Plaza Level 1A
Towson, MD 21286
410-260-7980
800-638-2937
  • Baltimore County
Upper Marlboro (Closed)    
Waldorf
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
1036 Saint Nicholas Drive
Suite 202
Waldorf, MD 20603
410-260-7980
800-638-2937
  • Calvert
  • Charles
  • St. Mary's
Wheaton
Schedule In-Person Office Visit
Westfield Wheaton
South Building
11002 Veirs Mill Rd
Suite 408
Wheaton, MD 20902
410-260-7980
800-638-2937
  • Howard
  • Montgomery