Your business received a tax notice from the Comptroller of Maryland. Notices are sent from our offices to business taxpayers for a variety of reasons. It could be a missing return, an error on a return. It could be that your IRS return doesn’t match your Maryland return.

What does Comptroller of Maryland do?

The comptroller audits taxpayers for compliance, handles delinquent tax collection, and enforces license and unclaimed property laws. Acting as Maryland’s chief accountant, the comptroller pays the state’s bills, maintains its books, prepares financial reports, and pays state employees.

How long do Maryland tax liens last?

20 years
As a result of the new law, there is now a 20-year statute of limitations for tax judgment liens in Maryland, meaning even liens on income tax will expire 20 years after the date of assessment.

Why is the comptroller so important?

In business management, the comptroller is closer to a chief audit executive, holding a senior role in internal audit functions. Generally, the title encompasses a variety of responsibilities, from overseeing accounting and monitoring internal controls to countersigning on expenses and commitments.

Who is the comptroller for the state of Maryland?

Peter Franchot
Peter Franchot was elected Maryland’s 33rd Comptroller on Tuesday, Nov.

How to contact Maryland Office of the Comptroller?

If you believe you owe state taxes but have not received a notice, call our taxpayer service office at 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland or 1-800-MDTAXES from elsewhere. This letter is to inform you that your tax account has been referred to Collections because the balance was not paid.

How does the Comptroller of Maryland pay taxes?

Welcome to the Comptroller of Maryland Online Tax Payments service – the fast, easy and secure way of paying your taxes. The system will allow Individuals and Businesses to pay for the following taxes:

When do you get a tax notice in Maryland?

Don’t get Caught in the Web! If you have not paid your taxes due in full, or have not filed a Maryland return that we believe you should have, you will receive an income tax notice from the Comptroller of Maryland. If you do not respond to the first notice, an assessment notice will be issued.

How to get an exemption from income tax in Maryland?

The Comptroller of the Treasury is the state agency responsible for acknowledging an exemption from Maryland income tax. To apply for a state income tax exemption, your organization should submit to the Legal Department of the Revenue Administration Division the following information: