Home Contact Us Contact Us This section contains contact information about all of the Comptroller of Maryland's locations. We offer our services over the telephone, online and in person. Choose one of the links below for a phone list, e-mail directory or a listing of branch locations with driving directions. Email Security Warning! Email Security Warning! When sending an email to the Comptroller of Maryland, do not include information such as your full social security number (use only the last 4 digits), bank account numbers, routing numbers, or any other sensitive information. If you wish to send sensitive information, email a description of the issue (without the sensitive data), and let us know you have confidential information to send. We will reply back via an encrypted email account, which will have "#secure#" in the email subject. In reply to the secured email, you may then provide the additional detail, including the sensitive information. Refund Status Inquiries 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. For more information about refunds, visit our Refund Information section. Contact Information by Topic Contact the Field Enforcement Bureau Administration Chuck Ulm Director 410-260-7278 culm@marylandtaxes.gov Anthony Hatcher Deputy Director 410-260-6154 thatcher@marylandtaxes.gov Patrick Dunkes Assistant Director 410-260-6247 pdunkes@marylandtaxes.gov Jodi Reilly Office Administrator 410-260-7613 jreilly@marylandtaxes.gov Regulatory William Collier Agent in Charge 410-260-7490 wcollier@marylandtaxes.gov John Matzerath Supervisor 410-260-6365 jmatzerath.marylndtaxes.gov Kevin Burley Supervising Inspector 410-320-6988 kburley@marylandtaxes.gov Ketan Vithlani Manager-Motor Fuel Testing Laboratory 410-799-7999 kvithlani@marylandtaxes.gov State License Bureau Keisha Sorrell Chief License Inspector 410-260-7382 lsorrell@maryandtaxes.gov Ken Collier License Inspector 410-260-7054 kcollier@marylandtaxes.gov Sandy Davis License Inspector 410-260-6246 sdavis@marylandtaxes.gov Natasha Jones-Watkins License Inspector 410-260-7216 nwatkins@marylandtaxes.gov Contact Taxpayer Service E-mail You can e-mail your tax questions to us at taxhelp@marylandtaxes.gov. Please include your name, address and the last four digits of your Social Security number, or for business tax questions the Maryland Central Registration number (CR) or Federal Identification number (FEIN) in your e-mail message. This will help us generate a quick response to your inquiry. From February 1 - April 15, we experience extremely high email volumes. You can expect a response within 2-3 business days. E-mail your request for tax forms to taxforms@marylandtaxes.gov Telephone Assistance Assistance with Tax Questions Call 1-800-MD TAXES or 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland. Telephone assistance is available 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Comptroller of Maryland offers extended hours February 1 - April 18, 2023 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for telephone assistance. From February 1 - April 15 we experience extremely high call volume. As an alternative, we encourage you to send inquiries via email. Refund Status If you're calling about your Refund Status, you may use our automated line at 410-260-7701 or 1-800-218-8160. Note that refund status is updated once daily at approximately 10:30 a.m. Mailing Address Please include your name, address, the last four digits of your Social Security number, CR or FEIN number and a daytime phone number in any correspondence that you send to us. Mail your correspondence to: Comptroller of Maryland Revenue Administration Center Taxpayer Service Division 110 Carroll Street Annapolis, MD 21411-0001 Note: After you send your original correspondence, please do not submit any W-2s, 1099 forms or any other documentation to us unless we specifically request you to do so. Contact Compliance For all e-mail inquiries, please include your name, address, the last four digits of your Social Security Number, case number or notice number and your phone number in your e-mail message. This will help us generate a quick response to your inquiry. General Information Phone: 410-767-1555 or 1-888-674-0020 Fax: 410-333-7749 TTY: 410-767-1967 E-mail: compliance@marylandtaxes.gov Collection Help Individual: 888-674-0016 Collection Help Business: 410-649-0633 Vendor Offset Section: 410-767-1642 Legal (Liquor License Renewal / Transfer, Bank Attachment, Wage Garnishment, Charter Revocation, & Administrative Hearings): 410-767-1655 Bankruptcy: 410-767-1655 Assessments: 410-767-1655 Assistance Programs Voluntary Disclosure Agreements Manager: Melinda Dunmire, Esq., LL.M., Phone: 410-767-1555 or 1-888-674-0200 Fax: 410-767-1310 E-mail: cdvda@marylandtaxes.gov Offer in Compromise Manager: Melinda Dunmire, Esq., LL.M., Phone: 410-767-1555 or 1-888-674-0200 Fax: 410-767-1310 E-mail: cdoic@marylandtaxes.gov Collections MVA Hold Phone: 855-213-6669 Fax: 410-260-7710 Fax: 410-767-1310 E-mail: mvahold@marylandtaxes.gov Individual Income Tax Manager: Sherray Miller Phone: 410-974-2432 or 1-888-674-0016 Fax: 410-974-3053 E-mail: cdcollectionind@marylandtaxes.gov Business Taxes Manager: Paula Evans Phone: 410-767-1655 or 1-888-614-6337 Fax: 410-333-7499 E-mail: cdcollectionbizz@marylandtaxes.gov Compliance Programs Manager: Edna Anderson E-mail: cdcprograms@marylandtaxes.gov Federal/State Matching Programs Phone: 410-767-1966 or 1-800-648-9638 Fax: 410-767-1924 Business Non-filers Phone: 410-767-1582 or 1-800-648-9638 Fax: 410-767-1924 Bulk Sales Tax Phone: 410-767-1941 or 1-800-648-9638 Fax: 410-333-7749 Temporary Licenses Phone: 410-767-1543 / 410-767-1531 or 1-800-648-9638 Fax: 410-333-7749 Field Audit Manager: Benjamin Miller, Jr. Phone: 410-767-1501 or 1-800-492-1752 Fax: 410-333-7744 E-mail: cdfieldaudit@marylandtaxes.gov Hearing and Appeals Manager: Charles Zephir Phone: 410-767-1572 or 1-888-615-0268 Fax: 410-333-7745 E-mail: cdhearings@marylandtaxes.gov Unclaimed Property Manager: Jason Sobel Phone: 410-767-1700 or 1-800-782-7383 Fax: 410-333-7150 E-mail: unclaim@marylandtaxes.gov Accounting & Fiscal Administration Manager: Enoch Devors Phone: 410-767-1346 or 1-800-674-0020 Fax: 410-767-1310 E-mail: cdaccounting@marylandtaxes.gov Contact Estate and Inheritance Taxes For assistance with the Maryland estate tax, please call the Maryland Comptroller's Office at 410-260-7850 from Central Maryland or 1-800 MD TAXES from elsewhere, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:40 p.m. EDT. For Maryland fiduciary tax, please call 410-260-7980 or 1-800 MD TAXES. You can also e-mail your estate tax and fiduciary tax questions to us at taxhelp@marylandtaxes.gov Hearing Impaired Hearing impaired individuals may call the Maryland Relay Service at 711. Contact Phone Numbers Contact Us by Phone Topic Phone Number Toll-Free Number Admissions and Amusement Tax 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Alcohol and Tobacco Tax 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Annapolis Branch Office 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Baltimore Branch Office 410-260-7980 from Baltimore area 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Bulk Sales (on sale of business) 410-767-1579 from the Baltimore area 1-800-492-1751 from elsewhere in Maryland Business Licenses 410-260-6240 from Central Maryland 1-866-239-9359 from elsewhere in Maryland Central Registration Unit (for business taxes) 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Corporation Income Tax 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland 1-800-MD-TAXES (1-800-638-2937) from elsewhere in Maryland Cumberland Branch Office 410-260-7980 (local) 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Electronic Funds Transfer Information 410-260-7980 (file and pay business taxes by telephone) 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Elkton Branch Office 410-260-7980 (local) 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Employer Withholding Tax 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere Estate Tax 410-260-7850 from Central Maryland 1-800-MD TAXES(1-800-638-2937) from elsewhere Estimated Income Tax 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland 1-800-MD-TAXES (1-800-638-2937) from elsewhere Frederick Branch Office 410-260-7980 (local) 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Hagerstown Branch Office 410-260-7980 (local) 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Income Tax Refund Information 410-260-7701 from Central Maryland 1-800-218-8160 from elsewhere in Maryland Income Tax Information 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland 1-800-MD-TAXES (1-800-638-2937) from elsewhere in Maryland Landover Branch Office 410-260-7980 (local) 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Motor Fuel Tax 410-260-7215 from Central Maryland 1-888-784-0142 from elsewhere in Maryland Sales and Use Tax 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate Renewals 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Salisbury Branch Office 410-260-7980 (local) 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Tax Clearance Certificate 410-260-7813 from Central Maryland Tax Fraud/Non-Compliance-Individual Taxes 410-767-1322 Tax Practitioner Hotline (for Tax Professionals) 410-260-7424 Tire Recycling Fee 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Towson Branch Office 410-260-7980 (local) 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Unclaimed Property 410-767-1700 from the Baltimore area 1-800-782-7383 from elsewhere > Waldorf Branch Office 410-260-7980 (local) 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Wheaton Branch Office 410-260-7980 (local) 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland Local Offices and Directions 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. 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 410-260-7060 800-638-2937 Anne Arundel Queen Anne's Annapolis Compliance Schedule In-Person Office Visit 60 West Street Suite 102 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-7060 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 410-260-7060 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 310 410-260-7060 800-638-2937 Cumberland Schedule In-Person Office Visit Allegany Museum 3 Pershing Street Suite 101 Cumberland, MD 21502-2302 410-260-7060 800-638-2937 Allegany Garrett Elkton Schedule In-Person Office Visit Upper Chesapeake Corporate Center 103 Chesapeake Blvd Suite D Elkton, MD 21921-6313 410-260-7060 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 410-260-7060 800-638-2937 Carroll Frederick Greenbelt Schedule In-Person Office Visit 6401 Golden Triangle Drive Suite 100 Greenbelt, MD 20770 410-260-7060 800-638-2937 Prince George's Hagerstown Schedule In-Person Office Visit Crystal Building 1850 Dual Hwy. Suite 201 Hagerstown, MD 21740-6686 410-260-7060 800-638-2937 Washington Salisbury Schedule In-Person Office Visit Sea Gull Square 1306 South Salisbury Blvd. Suite 182 Salisbury, MD 21801 410-260-7060 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 410-260-7060 800-638-2937 Baltimore County Upper Marlboro (Closed) Waldorf Schedule In-Person Office Visit 1036 Saint Nicholas Drive Suite 202 Waldorf, MD 20603 410-260-7060 800-638-2937 Calvert Charles St. Mary's WheatonSchedule In-Person Office Visit Westfield Wheaton South Building 11002 Veirs Mill Rd Suite 408 Wheaton, MD 20902 410-260-7060 800-638-2937 Howard Montgomery Contact Us by Email Contact Us by Email Email Security Warning! When sending an email to the Comptroller of Maryland, do not include information such as your full social security number (use only the last 4 digits), bank account numbers, routing numbers, or any other sensitive information. If you wish to send sensitive information, email a description of the issue (without the sensitive data), and let us know you have confidential information to send. We will reply back via an encrypted email account, which will have "#secure#" in the email subject. In reply to the secured email, you may then provide the additional detail, including the sensitive information. General Information taxhelp@marylandtaxes.gov A service which provides assistance and general information regarding Maryland tax returns, notices and other agency matters. Comptroller Brooke Lierman Brooke@marylandtaxes.gov Have a question or comment for State Comptroller Brooke Lierman? Comptroller Executive Staff Comptroller@marylandtaxes.gov Need to contact Comptroller Lierman’s team? Alcohol Tax att@mdatc.gov For manufacturers, transporters, and wholesale distributors of alcoholic beverages into, within and out of Maryland. Bureau of Revenue Estimates bre@marylandtaxes.gov Provides staff support to the Board of Revenue Estimates, which is responsible for estimating state revenues. Maintains detailed data and forecasts on state revenues and the state economy. cdcprograms@marylandtaxes.gov To report suspected tax fraud/non-compliance concerning individual taxes. Central Payroll Bureau cpb@marylandtaxes.gov Responsible for issuing paychecks to all state employees, except those in the Mass Transit Administration. Handles deductions, payroll taxes, W-2 forms, and other payroll reports for state government. Compliance Division compliance@marylandtaxes.gov The division's primary functions are auditing and collecting various business and personal income taxes. Operating sections include Administration, Auditing, Collections, and Hearings and Appeals. Electronic Filing Program efil@marylandtaxes.gov For online filers, tax preparers, and software developers with questions or comments about Maryland's electronic filing program for personal and corporate income tax returns. Feedback feedback@marylandtaxes.gov Let us know how the Comptroller's Office can better meet your needs through the services we offer and how we can make this site more useful to you. General Accounting Division gad@marylandtaxes.gov Maintains the state's accounting records and accounts for all state funds received and disbursed. Countersigns and distributes all State Treasury checks. Motor Fuel Tax MFTLicenses@marylandtaxes.gov For motor fuel dealers and diesel fuel sellers and users, commercial motor carriers, and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) members. Sales and Use Tax sut@marylandtaxes.gov For business and individual taxpayers with questions about the state sales and use tax. Corporate Information Reporting cdcombinedreporting@marylandtaxes.gov For business taxpayers with questions about corporate information reporting. State License Bureau slb@marylandtaxes.gov Responsible for enforcing local revenue laws which require business licenses. Tax Information for Tax Professionals taxprohelp@marylandtaxes.gov For tax professionals with questions about income tax law and client accounts. Tax Forms taxforms@marylandtaxes.gov For requesting tax forms and instructions. Tobacco Tax att@mdatc.gov For manufacturers, transporters, and wholesale distributors of tobacco products into, within and out of Maryland. Unclaimed Property unclaim@marylandtaxes.gov Financial assets, such as bank accounts, insurance benefits and wages that remain unclaimed for three years must be reported to the Maryland State Comptroller's Office. The comptroller serves as custodian of these unclaimed funds and maintains a database to help locate the legal owners. Web Manager webman@marylandtaxes.gov Develops and maintains the pages and computer systems for the Maryland State Comptroller's Web site If you are unsure of the appropriate e-mail address to use, please e-mail the General Information account. Maryland Relay Service Maryland Relay is a public service provided by the Maryland Department of Budget and Management/Telecommunications Access of Maryland, which enables standard telephone users to communicate with deaf, hard - of - hearing, deaf/blind or speech - disabled people who use a TTY. For more information you can visit their web site, https://doit.maryland.gov/mdrelay/ or call the following numbers. Access Numbers 7-1-1 (in Maryland) 1-800-735-2258 (Anywhere) 410-260-7157 or 410- 67-1967 (Baltimore Metro TTY) 301-949-6032 (Wheaton TTY) 1-888-VCO-WORD =1-888-826-9673 (for VCO) 1-877-735-5151 (for ASCII) 1-800-785-5630 (MD Speech-to-Speech Relay) 1-900-386-3323 (900 call via MD Relay) Comptroller of Maryland's Ombudsman's Office Comptroller of Maryland's Ombudsman's Office Building upon the agency's commitment to stellar customer service, the agency has created a new unit dedicated to providing taxpayers with a high-level contact for tax issues that haven't been resolved adequately. The Ombudsman's Office, led by Dana Frank Buker, is dedicated to helping taxpayers navigate government channels and come to a swift resolution of their problems. Ombudsman If you have a problem with the Comptroller's Office that you are unable to resolve through routine channels, the Comptroller's ombudsman may be able to help. The ombudsman can: Respond to your inquiries about unresolved tax matters including mistakes made, undue delays, poor or misleading information or staff behavior; Ensure that the appropriate staff person reviews your complaints; Provide you with a written response about the Department's decision, if needed; Inform you of what action, if any, you should take to resolve the issue, and Assist you in understanding your rights and responsibilities under the Maryland Tax Statute. The ombudsman cannot: Review complaints relating to tax policy or legislation Review matter that are before the courts Automatically stop legal action being taken by the Comptroller's Office to collect a liability Review complaints that other statutory bodies would deal with Contact Information Comptroller's Ombudsman: Dana Frank Buker Telephone number: 410-260-4020 E-mail: ombudsman@marylandtaxes.gov Address: 80 Calvert Street, PO Box 466, Annapolis, MD 21404-0466