Home State Agency Accounting Contact Information Contact Information E-mail: gad@marylandtaxes.gov Phone: (410) 260-7813 Fax: (410) 974-3979 Maryland Relay Service Mailing address: General Accounting Division Goldstein Treasury Building 80 Calvert Street Annapolis MD 21404-0746 State Agency Information State Agency Information Sandra L. Zinck, Director, General Accounting Division szinck@marylandtaxes.gov 410-260-7464 Sonya Walker, Deputy Director, GAD Operations swalker@marylandtaxes.gov 667-262-0488 Christopher Kratzen, Deputy Director, Statewide Financial Systems ckratzen@marylandtaxes.gov 410-260-7821 Luther Dolcar, Deputy Director, Financial Reporting and Operations ldolcar@marylandtaxes.gov 410-260-7914 Treasurer's Bank Account Information System (TBAIS) Treasurer's Bank Account Information System (TBAIS) Contact the State Treasurer's Office Website: https://www.treasurer.state.md.us/ Phone: (410) 260-7270 Fax: (410) 974-2076 Email: banking@treasurer.state.md.us Mail correspondence to: Maryland State Treasurer's Office 80 Calvert Street Annapolis MD 21401 Attn: Banking Services Phone Numbers Contact Us by Phone For any tax type not covered below, please call us at 410-260-7980, or 1-800-638-2937 outside of Central Maryland. Topic Phone Number Toll-Free Number Bulk Sales (on sale of business) 410-767-1941 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 Estate Tax 410-260-7850 from Central Maryland 1-800-MD TAXES(1-800-638-2937) from elsewhere Income Tax Refund Status 410-260-7701 from Central Maryland 1-800-218-8160 from elsewhere in Maryland Motor Fuel Tax 410-260-7215 from Central Maryland 1-888-784-0142 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 Unclaimed Property 410-767-1700 from the Baltimore area 1-800-782-7383 from elsewhere Email Contacts 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. Tax Investigation Unit 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. Estate Tax estatetaxhelp@marylandtaxes.gov For help or questions with filing of form MET1 and other Maryland Estate tax forms 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. If you are unsure of the appropriate e-mail address to use, please e-mail the General Information account. 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. 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 WheatonSchedule 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 Contact the Comptroller of Maryland Brooke Lierman, Comptroller E-mail Contact: mdcomptroller@marylandtaxes.gov Mailing Address: Comptroller of Maryland 80 Calvert Street P.O. Box 466 Annapolis, MD 21404-0466 Public Information Act Requests The public's right to information about government activities lies at the heart of a democratic government. Maryland's Public Information Act (PIA) grants the people of this State a broad right of access to public records while protecting legitimate governmental interests and the privacy rights of individual citizens. PIA requests made for information owned by the Comptroller of Maryland will be reviewed and processed per all applicable laws. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG) ensures that state agencies fairly, expeditiously, and correctly implement the Act when requests are made, while also protecting rights of privacy and other public policy goals. For general information about the Public Information Act, review Access to Government Records Under the Maryland Public Information Act, Appendix I-1 from the Maryland Public Information Act Manual (14th Ed., October 2015) which is provided in full below. Submission of PIA Requests to the Comptroller of Maryland All requests for records maintained by the Comptroller of Maryland pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act should be submitted via this website, email or mail. If requesting confidential taxpayer information, you will be required to provide proof of identity and/or authorization to receive the information requested. Authorization to receive confidential taxpayer information relating to a third‐party can be granted using Maryland Form 548: Power of Attorney, the form may be accessed at: https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/forms/current_forms/548.pdf. Fees may be waived in certain cases of financial hardship or if waiver is in the public interest. To apply for a waiver on the basis of indigency, please complete the Affidavit of Indigency using the link below http://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/OpenGov%20Documents/Appendix_D.pdf A new online submission form will be available soon. OR To download the Public information Act (PIA) Records Request Form, please click here. You can email the filled form to pia@marylandtaxes.gov or mail it to the below address: Alex Butler Public Information Act Representative 80 Calvert Street P.O. Box 466 Annapolis, MD 21404-0466 (410) 260-6289 PIA@marylandtaxes.gov The OAG maintains a current list of State, county and municipal PIA representatives. For further information on OAG PIA requests please visit their website. Frequently Asked Questions What types of records are available from the Office of the Comptroller? The most commonly requested records contain: Income Tax information Sales and Use Tax information Uncashed check information Unclaimed property information State employee salary information Can I receive tax information relating to a specific business or individual? Generally, requests for tax information relating to a third-party (someone other than individual making the request) must be accompanied by a completed and signed Maryland Form 548: Power of Attorney document. The form may be accessed at: https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/forms/current_forms/548.pdf . What are the most common reasons why requests for records cannot be fulfilled? A completed and signed Maryland Form 548: Power of Attorney document is not included with a request for a third-party's tax information (see above). The records are not within the possession of the agency. Please note that the Office of the Comptroller does not maintain records relating to individual Property Tax assessments. Property Tax records are maintained by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (https://dat.maryland.gov/newsroom/Pages/default.aspx). What fees may be assessed for record requests? If the search for and preparation of requested records exceeds two hours a fee may be charged. Not including the initial two hours, the fee is calculated by prorating the salaries of the staff and attorneys involved in the response by the actual time spent searching for and preparing the records for disclosure. For example, if an employee's salary is $100.00 per hour, and the employee spends four hours searching for and preparing the requested records, the fee assessed would be $200.00 (note again that the first two hours are not included in the fee). Additionally, if paper copies of records are requested there is a $0.25 per page fee. Can fees be waived? Yes, fees may be waived in certain cases of financial hardship or if waiver is in the public interest. To apply for a waiver on the basis of indigency, please complete the Affidavit of Indigency using the link below and include it with your submission: http://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/OpenGov%20Documents/Appendix_D.pdf Maryland Public Information Act References and Revisions A resource for both government officials seeking to meet their responsibilities under the Act and members of the press and public seeking access to information. Updates to the Manual are maintained by the OAG, made online, and revision dates are posted in the table below. Summary of New PIA Provisions Effective October 1, 2015 Correspondence Referenced in the PIA Manual Report of the OAG on the Public Security Exception of the PIA Download the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the .PDF files below. Chapter Content Revised Date Overview Preface and Table of Contents October 2015 Chapter 1 Scope and Agency Responsibilities October 2015 Chapter 2 Right of Access to Records October 2015 Chapter 3 Exceptions to Disclosure October 2015 Chapter 4 Request Procedures October 2015 Chapter 5 Administrative and Judicial Review October 2015 Chapter 6 Copies October 2015 Chapter 7 Fees October 2015 Chapter 8 Remedies October 2015 Chapter 9 Research Access October 2015 Chapter 10 The Right to Correction or Amendment of Public Records October 2015 Chapter 11 Restrictions on the Creation and Collection of Personal Records October 2015 Appendix A Sample Request Letter October 2015 Appendix B Sample 10-Day Letter (or E-Mail) October 2015 Appendix C Sample Denial Letter October 2015 Appendix D Affidavit of Indigency October 2015 Appendix E PIA Annotated Code of Maryland General Provisions Article October 2015 Appendix F Model Regulations on Public Information Act October 2015 Appendix G Opinions of the Attorney General on the Maryland PIA October 2015 Appendix H Responding to Requests Under the Maryland PIA October 2015 Appendix I Access to Government Records Under the Maryland PIA October 2015 Appendix J Public Information Act Representatives October 2015 Comptroller of Maryland Transparency in Reporting The Comptroller of Maryland is committed to providing fiscal transparency in reporting of state revenues and expenditures so that the public knows where state revenues originate, how the revenues are spent, and how their own tax dollars are distributed. Specifically, the Comptroller's Office was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) which includes the financial statements of the State, as well as information required by Title 2, Section 102 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. For a list of detailed reports, follow the links below: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Maryland's Money: Where the Money Comes From (Revenue Reporting) Maryland's Money: Where Your Money Goes (Expenditure Reporting) Maryland's Money: What Your Money Does (Personal Income Tax Receipts & Benefits) 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, Maryland Relay or call the following 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) Agency Associations Maryland Board of Public Works: In order to protect and enhance the State's fiscal integrity, the Board of Public Works ensures that significant State expenditures are necessary and appropriate, fiscally responsible, fair, and lawful. In reviewing and approving capital projects, procurement contracts, and the acquisition, use, and transfer of State assets, the Board assures Marylanders that executive decisions are made responsibly and responsively. Along with the Governor, and the Treasurer, the Comptroller of Maryland sits on the Board. Maryland Treasurer's Office: The State Treasurer's Office organization includes an Executive Office and seven Divisions, Administration, Banking Services, Data Processing, Debt Management, Insurance, Investments, and the Legal Office. The Treasurer is the principal custodian of the State's cash deposits, monies from bond sales, and other securities and collateral and directs the investments of those assets. In addition to her duties in connection with the operations of the State Treasury, the Treasurer has many external responsibilities. As mandated by statute, the Treasurer serves on approximately 14 different boards and commissions. Internal Revenue Service: The Internal Revenue Service is the nation's tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress. Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation: In Maryland the valuation of all real and personal property for purposes of property taxation is a function of State government. The Director of Assessments and Taxation, appointed by the Governor, administers and enforces the property assessment and property tax laws of Maryland. This organizational structure allows for uniformity of property assessment throughout the State. Maryland Department of Labor: The Maryland Department of Labor protects and empowers Marylanders by safeguarding workers, protecting consumers, providing a safety net and cultivating a thriving workforce that can meet the demands of Maryland's dynamic economy. Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration: The MVA core mission is to deliver services to our customers in the most efficient manner possible, to ensure the safety of every driver we license and to maintain the integrity and security of our processes for every product issued by MVA. Internally, we refer to these mission goals as the three "S", which stands for Service, Safety, and Security. Contact the Procurement Unit Procurement Officer Patti Tracey Deputy Director Phone: 410-260-7220 Email: ptracey@marylandtaxes.gov Service Contracts Lesley Hunter Contract Administrator Phone: 410-260-7222 Email: lhunter@marylandtaxes.gov Commodities Michael Hall Procurement Administrator Phone: 410-260-7832 Email: mhall@marylandtaxes.gov Information Technology Mike Balderson IT Procurement Manager Phone: 410-260-6330 Email: mbalderson@marylandtaxes.gov Bernice Jeffries IT Procurement Administrator Phone: 410-260-7594 Email: bjeffries@marylandtaxes.gov Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Patti Tracey Agency Liaison Phone: 410-260-7220 Email ptracey@marylandtaxes.gov Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program Mailing Address: Comptroller of Maryland Office of Administration and Finance Comptroller of Maryland PO Box 466 Annapolis, MD 21404-0466