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Is there an extension on Maryland state taxes?

Writer Emily Baldwin

If you live in Maryland, you have until July 15 to file state taxes. The deadline to file and pay Maryland state taxes is July 15, 2021.

Has Maryland extended the tax deadline?

The state income tax filing deadline for Marylanders has been extended by three months to July 15, 2021. No interest or penalties will be assessed if returns are filed and taxes owed are paid by the new deadline.

Does Maryland require an extension?

Maryland law provides an extension of time to file, but in no case can an extension be granted for more than seven months beyond the original due date. To access Form 510E, from the main menu of the Maryland return, select Miscellaneous Forms and Schedules > Extension (Form 510E). This form can be e-filed.

How much is the state income tax in Maryland?

Depending on where you live in Maryland, however, that rate will be higher by between 1.75 percent and 3.2 percent due to county income taxes. Income tax at the county level is relatively uncommon, with most states funding local governments through other avenues. All told, state income taxes cost the typical Marylander a little over $3,500 a year.

When is the deadline to file income tax in Maryland?

The state income tax filing deadline has been extended until July 15, 2021. For more details please read our tax alert. The EITC Assistant is a calculator that will help a taxpayer determine if they are eligible for the state Earned Income Tax Credit.

When do you have to pay fuel tax in Maryland?

Fuel tax is due on the last day of each month for the previous month and motor carrier road tax (taxed quarterly) is due on the last day of April, July, October and January. Fuel producers and vendors in Maryland have to pay fuel excise taxes, and are responsible for filing various fuel tax reports to the Maryland government.

When to call Maryland Comptroller for tax assistance?

This section supplies the latest information for individual taxpayers. Beginning February 1, 2021 through April 15, 2021, the Comptroller of Maryland has telephone assistance available to answer Personal Income Tax questions. Assistance is available from 8:30am to 7:00pm, Monday through Friday except on State Holidays.