Frequently Asked Questions about Income Taxes

1. Do I have to file a Maryland income tax return?
2. How can I file electronically?
3. Is there a tax break for two income families?
4. What if I live in Maryland but commute to work in Delaware?
5. Can I use the Maryland short form, Form 503?
6. Does Maryland offer a tax break for child care expenses?
7. What if I live in Maryland and work in Washington, D.C.?
8. Can I put the full amount of the Earned Income Credit from my federal return on Form 503?
9. I am retired from the federal government. Can I have state tax withheld from my pension?
10. What is the local income tax?
11. Does Maryland have any tax checkoffs?
12. Why didn't I get credit for taxes I paid to another state?
13. I am a part-year resident of Maryland and I want to use another method for allocating my itemized deductions. What do I do?
14. Should I use the preprinted address label on my Maryland tax return?
15. How can I check on my income tax refund?
16. Who should pay estimated taxes?
17. When should I file my estimated tax?
18. Can I pay my personal income tax liability with a credit card?
19. How do I make a payment arrangement?
20. Why did I receive an assessment stating I owe Maryland tax, but I never lived in Maryland?
21. Who is considered a nonresident for Maryland tax purposes?
22. Is there a tax break for contributions I make to College Savings Plans of Maryland?
23. I received a 1099G form recently. What is this form all about?
24. Why do I have to pay a fee when using my credit card to pay my taxes?
25. How can I get a copy of my Maryland tax return?
26. How can I change my tax return after I've already filed?
27. How can I establish power of attorney for state tax purposes?