Contact Information for Sales and Use Tax
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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.
You can e-mail your sales and use tax questions to us at sut@marylandtaxes.gov Please include your business name, address and your nine-digit federal employer identification number (FEIN) or eight-digit Maryland central registration number in your e-mail message. This will help us generate a quick response to your inquiry.
Telephone Assistance
Call 410-260-7980 or toll-free 1-800-638-2937 from elsewhere in Maryland. Telephone assistance is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT
Mailing Address
Revenue Administration DivisionTaxpayer Service Division
110 Carroll Street
Annapolis, MD 21411-0001
You can e-mail your tax questions to us at taxhelp@marylandtaxes.gov. Please include your name, address and the last four digits of your Social Security number, or for business tax questions the Maryland Central Registration number (CR) or Federal Identification number (FEIN) in your e-mail message. This will help us generate a quick response to your inquiry. From February 1 - April 15, we experience extremely high email volumes. You can expect a response within 2-3 business days.
E-mail your request for tax forms to taxforms@marylandtaxes.gov
Telephone Assistance
Assistance with Tax Questions
Call 1-800-MD TAXES or 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland. Telephone assistance is available 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone agents are available to assist you with tax questions, business and personal account information.
Refund Status
If you're calling about your Refund Status, you may use our automated line at 410-260-7701 or 1-800-218-8160. Note that refund status is updated once daily at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Mailing Address
Please include your name, address, the last four digits of your Social Security number, CR or FEIN number and a daytime phone number in any correspondence that you send to us.
Mail your correspondence to:
Comptroller of Maryland
Revenue Administration Center
Taxpayer Service Division
110 Carroll Street
Annapolis, MD 21411-0001
Note: After you send your original correspondence, please do not submit any W-2s, 1099 forms or any other documentation to us unless we specifically request you to do so.
Comptroller of Maryland's Ombudsman's Office
Building upon the agency's commitment to stellar customer service, the agency has created a new unit dedicated to providing taxpayers with a high-level contact for tax issues that haven't been resolved adequately. The Ombudsman's Office, led by Dana Frank Buker, is dedicated to helping taxpayers navigate government channels and come to a swift resolution of their problems.
Ombudsman
If you have a problem with the Comptroller's Office that you are unable to resolve through routine channels, the Comptroller's ombudsman may be able to help.
The ombudsman can:
- Respond to your inquiries about unresolved tax matters including mistakes made, undue delays, poor or misleading information or staff behavior;
- Ensure that the appropriate staff person reviews your complaints;
- Provide you with a written response about the Department's decision, if needed;
- Inform you of what action, if any, you should take to resolve the issue, and
- Assist you in understanding your rights and responsibilities under the Maryland Tax Statute.
The ombudsman cannot:
- Review complaints relating to tax policy or legislation
- Review matter that are before the courts
- Automatically stop legal action being taken by the Comptroller's Office to collect a liability
- Review complaints that other statutory bodies would deal with
Contact Information
Comptroller's Ombudsman: Dana Frank Buker
Telephone number: 410-260-6222
E-mail: ombudsman@marylandtaxes.gov
Address: 80 Calvert Street, PO Box 466, Annapolis, MD 21404-0466
Contact the Comptroller of Maryland
Brooke Lierman, Comptroller
The Comptroller's email account was changed on July 31, 2013. Please update your contacts.
E-mail Contact: mdcomptroller@marylandtaxes.gov
Mailing Address:
Comptroller of Maryland
80 Calvert Street
P.O. Box 466
Annapolis, MD 21404-0466
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 |
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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 in Maryland |
Good Standing Certificates | 410-260-7813 from Central Maryland | |
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 | 410-767-1966 from Central Maryland | 1-800-648-9638 from elsewhere in 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 outside of central Maryland |
Contact Us by Email
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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. |
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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 Licensing atcc.info@maryland.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 atcc.info@maryland.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.
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.
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 |
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Baltimore - Compliance Division Virtual Appointments
Schedule a Virtual On-line Appointment Using your P.C. or Cell Phone |
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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 |
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Annapolis Compliance
Schedule In-Person Office Visit 60 West Street Suite 102 Annapolis, MD 21401 |
410-260-7980 800-638-2937 |
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Baltimore Taxpayer Service
Schedule In-Person Office Visit 7 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202 |
410-260-7980 800-638-2937 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Greenbelt
Schedule In-Person Office Visit 6401 Golden Triangle Drive Suite 100 Greenbelt, MD 20770 |
410-260-7980 800-638-2937 |
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Hagerstown
Schedule In-Person Office Visit Crystal Building 1850 Dual Hwy. Suite 201 Hagerstown, MD 21740-6686 |
410-260-7980 800-638-2937 |
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Salisbury
Schedule In-Person Office Visit Sea Gull Square 1306 South Salisbury Blvd. Suite 182 Salisbury, MD 21801 |
410-260-7980 800-638-2937 |
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Towson
Schedule In-Person Office Visit Hampton Plaza 300 E. Joppa Road Plaza Level 1A Towson, MD 21286 |
410-260-7980 800-638-2937 |
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Waldorf
Schedule In-Person Office Visit 1036 Saint Nicholas Drive Suite 202 Waldorf, MD 20603 |
410-260-7980 800-638-2937 |
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Wheaton Schedule In-Person Office Visit Westfield Wheaton South Building 11002 Veirs Mill Rd Suite 408 Wheaton, MD 20902 |
410-260-7980 800-638-2937 |
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