The Comptroller's Office is dedicated to making the process of filing and paying taxes, simple, safe and efficient. You may have questions before, during or after you file your return. We're here to help. This section supplies the latest information for you the individual taxpayer.

Did You Receive a 1099G Form?
Did you receive a 1099G form about a Maryland tax refund you received in 2009? The 1099G form is not a bill or a refund - it's simply a reminder that the state refund may have to be reported as income on your federal tax return. More.

What's New for the Tax Season
Review some of the most important changes and benefits affecting the 2009 Maryland income tax filings. The changes affect electronic filers and other individuals. More

File Electronically
Join the growing number of taxpayers who file their income taxes electronically and receive a faster refund. More

Want to Check on Your Refund?
You can check the status of your refund online or by calling 410-260-7701 from Central Maryland or toll-free 1-800-218-8160. Be sure you have a copy of your return on hand to verify information. More

High Income Taxpayers with Income from U.S. Obligations
The calculation method for the personal exemption amount has been changed to allow for a subtraction of income from U.S. obligations from the federal adjusted gross income for certain taxpayers for the calculation. More

Military Spouses
The wages earned by a spouse of a nonresident U.S. servicemember may be exempt from Maryland income tax under the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, when the spouse of the servicemember is not a legal resident of Maryland. The income tax withholding exemption may be claimed by filing a revised Form MW507 with their employer. More

Pay Delinquent Taxes Online for Free
If you've received a bill for any overdue personal income tax liabilities, you can use Bill Pay to pay those liabilities online for free.

Want to Set Up a Payment Plan?
You can set up payment plan for your personal income tax liability online, and pay by credit card. More

Send "Phishy" Tax Info E-Mails to IRS
If you receive a suspicious e-mail asking for private tax information, forward the e-mail to phishing@irs.gov so the IRS can investigate and identify the perpetrators. For more information, see How To Protect Yourself From Suspicious E-Mails.