COVID-19 Agency Response
- Tax Alert – Maryland Relief Act (04/20/2021)
- Tax Alert – Maryland Impact of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021 (04/07/2021)
- Tax Alert – Extension of Time to File and Waiver of Interest and Penalty for Certain Filers (03/11/2021)
- Tax Alert – EIC Expansion & Child Tax Credit (03/11/2021)
- RELIEF Act Information (02/15/2021)
- Tax Alert – New Extended Deadlines for Certain Maryland Tax Filings and Payments in 2021 (01/06/2021)
- Franchot Letter to Commissioner re: Forbearance (01/01/2021)
- New Filing Deadlines, 2021
- FAQ – COVID-19 Tax Relief (Updated 05/20/2022)
- Tax Alert - Employer Withholding Requirements for Teleworking Employees Tax Alert (05/04/2020)
- Franchot Letter to SBA re: PPP (04/22/2020)
- Tax Alert – Impact of COVID-19 on Maryland Tax Filing (04/14/2020)
- Tax Alert – Temporary Acceptance of Digital Signatures (04/01/2020)
- FAQ: Maryland’s Essential Personnel Childcare Program (EPCC) Payment Process
- PMFs: El proceso de pago del Prorama de Cuidado Infantil del Personal Esencial (EPCC) de Maryland
- Public Notice for Extension
COVID-19 Fiscal Analysis
- Cumulative Lost General Fund Dollars By Tax Type and Fiscal Year (Chart)
- Cumulative Maryland Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims ‐ Recent Recessions (Chart)
- Tax Year 2018 Withholding by Industry (Chart)
- Estimated Sales Tax Impact (Chart)
- COVID-19 Fiscal Impact Press Briefing Remarks
- Comptroller Provides Updated Revenue Forecast in Light of COVID 19
- Comptroller Franchot Announces Forbearance for Business Tax Returns and Payments
- Comptroller Extends Freeze on Reporting Alcohol Retailers to the Credit Control List Until February 1
- Comptroller Reminds Taxpayers that Collections on Hold Until After COVID State of Emergency Lifted
- Suspension of Enforcement of Craft Alcohol Limits
- Beware of Coronavirus Scams
- Franchot Urges 90-Day Payment Holiday
- Processing of Paper Tax Returns to Stop on April 15
- Comptroller Provides Updated Revenue Forecast in Light of COVID 19
- Updated News Release: Maryland Business Tax Deadlines Extended to July 15
We Are Here To Help
In the midst of these unprecedented times filled with change and uncertainty, the Comptroller of Maryland is still open and ready to assist you. Due to the state of emergency and the need for social distancing to flatten the curve and keep our employees safe, all branch offices are closed, along with our call center and customer service line. We are still working to process your tax returns and we are still available to help you with your tax issues. Taxpayers can reach out to us via email at taxhelp@marylandtaxes.gov.
Above we have provided quick links to the most sought-after information surrounding COVID-19, critical dates and questions taxpayers need answered. This information will be updated regularly to better serve the taxpayers of Maryland.
More Resources
COVID-19 Testing Sites and Symptom Information
The state of Maryland is providing myriad resources and relief during this pandemic. Business owners should check out the Maryland Business Express for more details on loans, grants, funding. Citizens seeking unemployment assistance should visit the Maryland Department of Labor.
The IRS has also established assistance programs to aid citizens and business owners.
Do not fall victim to COVID-19 related scams. For a description of scams and valuable resources to help you please click here.