Tax Forms and
Information
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Available at Baltimore County Public Library
Pick up copies of some basic Maryland and
federal income tax forms are available from January - April 15.
Reproducible sets of Maryland and federal income tax forms
for the current tax year are also available.
Some libraries also keep sets of limited range of past years. Call your
local library for
details.
The charge per photocopy is $.15. If a
particular form cannot be located, please inquire at the Information Desk.
Our libraries provide a variety of reference and circulating books related to personal and business
income tax. For a list of material owned search the
Baltimore County Public Library catalog. Type in "tax", "income tax"
or other appropriate keyword or select a specific title or author, remembering to then choose
the appropriate search type from the drop down box list.
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Community
Income Tax Assistance Programs
Baltimore County
Department of Aging Tax Aide Counseling
Free assistance to low- and
middle-income taxpayers age 60 or older is provided at senior centers and
other sites throughout Baltimore County from February 2 through April 15
each year. Appointments are required at most locations.
Call the Senior Information and Assistance line
at 410-887-2594
about setting up a tax
assistance appointment at a local senior center.
Maryland Volunteer Lawyer's Service
Call 410-547-6537, Monday-Friday, 9
a.m.-2 p.m.
Member attorneys volunteer to provide free
legal services on matters involving tax audits and income tax returns for
individuals with limited income.
PL General Services
Located at
1740 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore Maryland 21231.
Call 410-675-5335.
Spanish-English and vice versa federal or state income tax assistance.
During the tax season, hours are flexible and by appointment. Fee charged
based on service provided.
Tax-Aide Program
by AARP
Offers free volunteer-run federal tax
counseling and preparation. Has
online federal
tax counseling year-round. To locate the nearest Tax-Aide site, visit the
website or call 1-888-227-7669.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)
by Internal Revenue Service
To locate the nearest site,
call 1-800-829-1040.
This program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income ($36,000 and
below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Internal Revenue
Service-trained volunteers
sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic
tax returns in communities across the country. VITA sites are generally
located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping
malls, and other convenient locations.
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To order Federal
forms, instructions and publications
- by phone 1-800-829-FORM (3676) May take
2 weeks for delivery.
- by fax: 1-703-368-9694, 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week
- by TTY/TDD 1-800-829-4059
Information and Assistance
Ask the Internal Revenue Service your tax
question:
- by phone 1-800-829-1040, Monday-Friday,
7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Face-to-Face Tax Help in Maryland
If you need to resolve a tax problem, have questions about how the tax
law applies to your individual tax return, or you're more comfortable
talking with someone in person, visit your local Taxpayer Assistance
Center. No appointment is necessary - just walk in - but if you prefer,
you can call a local number and leave a message requesting an
appointment to resolve a tax account issue. Multilingual assistance is
available in every office.
- by TTY/TDD 1-800-829-4059
Internal Revenue Service Home Page
Information for individuals and businesses and
access to forms, instructions and publications.
Taxes
by Business.gov
Official link to tax information created by the United States government for
businesses. Assists businesses in meeting their tax responsibilities by
linking to forms, information, programs and services.
Taxpayer Advocate
Service
Call 410-962-2082 in Baltimore or 1-877-777-4778; TTY/TDD: 1-800-829-4059.
For those individuals or businesses who have an ongoing issue with the
Internal Revenue Service that has not been resolved through normal
processes, or you have suffered, or are about to suffer a significant
hardship as a result of the administration of the tax laws
United States Internal
Revenue Code
from the Legal Information Institute
Searchable access to the Internal Revenue Code.
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To order
Maryland forms and instructions
- by phone
410-260-7951. Large format tax forms available as well.
- by email:
taxhelp@comp.state.md.us
- by TTY: Baltimore Metro (TTY)
410-260-7157 or 410-767-1967; through
Maryland Relay or 711 in Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 TTY/HCO
Pick up
Maryland income tax forms at:
- Baltimore County
Public Library
- Comptroller of the Treasury Taxpayer Service Office-TOWSON
300 East Joppa Road (Hampton Plaza 1A), Towson, MD
410-321-2306, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Comptroller of the Treasury Office
301 West Preston Street, Room 206, Baltimore
410-767-1995, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Comptroller of Maryland
The principle duty of this office is to collect
taxes, which are used to fund Maryland government programs.
Maryland Income Tax
Information and Assistance
Taxpayer Assistance
- by phone 410-260-7980 from Central
Maryland; 1-800-MD-TAXES from elsewhere
- at
Local Taxpayer Service Offices
Taxpayer Service Offices will prepare your tax return
for free at Towson or Baltimore locations. Bring your completed federal
return and all W-2 statements and picture ID with you. No appointment is
necessary. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- by email
taxhelp@comp.state.md.us
Will answer by email your questions about income tax law.
- by TTY through
Maryland Relay or 711 in Maryland
1-800-201-7165 (voice) or 1-800-735-2258 TTY/HCO)
Comptroller
of Maryland
The principle duty of this
office is to collect taxes. The website provides information and services
on all state taxes including income taxes, undeliverable refund checks.
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Other Baltimore County and Maryland Taxes
Baltimore County Office of Budget and Finance
Property tax bills are issued in July 1 each year by Baltimore County. This
site has
taxpayer's information on available tax credits, tax sales on
property, explanation of tax bills, payment options, and more.
Real Property Liens
Real Property Tax Credits
Search for Real and Personal Property Tax Information
Use to find your tax account and parcel ID number for
real and personal property tax. Enter street
address and learn ownership, parcel ID, assessment, tax account
information, etc. Need to
find
your
parcel ID or tax account numbers?
Special taxes imposed by County
Tax Sale
On
March 1, a Final Tax Sale Notice is mailed. This allows 30 days to pay the
property taxes.
Baltimore County posts properties to be sold for
nonpayment of state and county taxes and other
liens on its website around the first of May.
Terms of sale are available.
Baltimore County Property Tax Credit for Historic Rehabilitation
Baltimore County Property Tax Credit: Natural Disaster Property Tax Credit
[PDF]
The
Natural Disaster property tax credit is for homeowners repairing
the damage Hurricane Isabel did to their homes. Homeowners must submit an
application form to the Baltimore County Director of Budget and
Finance by September 30, 2005 if their home has already been
reassessed; or within 30 days after their new assessment is issued if they
have not yet been reassessed. To qualify for this credit, repair or
reconstruction must be completed by December 31, 2006. It
provides seven years of relief from increased county and state property
taxes.
Application form [PDF] is available online.
Comptroller of Maryland
Find out about personal and business, estate, sales and use taxes. Many
online services available for filing personal and business taxes and finding
unclaimed property.
County Tax Rates
from Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation
Current and prior years' property tax rate in each county, transfer and
recordation tax rates.
Homeowners' and Renters' Tax Credits
through the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation
Information and application forms to help low-income homeowners and renters
to limit the amount that they must pay in property taxes.
Maryland Historical Trust
Federal, state and local tax credit information for historic rehabilitation
of a certified heritage structure.
Maryland Tax and
Assessments Information
by the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation
Access to forms, rates, assessment information for private property owners
and for personal property of businesses, the assessment appeals process, and
more.
Maryland Tax
Credit and Exemption Information
by the Maryland State Department of
Assessment and Taxation
Includes Homeowners' and Renters' tax credit information and forms.
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Other States' Tax Forms
Federation of Tax Administrators
Links to state tax agency websites and gives comparisons of state tax rates.
Guide to Federal and
State Income Tax Forms
by
Louisiana State University
Mega site for taxes.
State and Local Taxes
Tax forms for the 50 states and The District of Columbia;
tax laws and issues
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Property Assessment
Maryland
State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Property tax bills are issued in
July/August of each year by the 24 counties (including Baltimore City) and
the 155 incorporated municipalities (cities) in Maryland. The amount of the
tax bill is determined by two factors: (1) the assessment; (2) the property
tax rate. Assessments are based on the fair market value of the property and
are issued by the Department of Assessments and Taxation, an agency of State
government. Property tax rates are set by each unit of government - the
State, counties, and cities.
Baltimore County
Local Assessment Office
Address all questions and inquiries about real property
assessments in Baltimore County to the this
office. Offices for other counties are located here as
well.
Baltimore
County Residential Reassessment Areas map
Schedule of next reassessment and areas to be covered.
Business Data
Search
Records (both foreign and domestic) of corporations, limited liability
companies, limited liability
partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability limited
partnerships, and trade names for
businesses. Database has entity names, principal offices and resident
agents, taxable personal
property assessment information, etc. It also maintains records on the
filing of security interests
(Uniform Commercial Code also called UCC filings).
Homeowner's Guide to Property Taxes and Assessments
Maryland law requires that all property be assessed and
taxed uniformly. This excellent guide
explains the entire process.
Maryland Assessment Manual
Used as a guide in developing current building costs.
Property
Tax Credits and Exemption Information
Real Property Data
Search
Obtain ownership and value information about real property in Maryland
from this database, as well
as sales of real property from 1996 to the present. Searchable by
address, map, property account
ID, and property sales.
Tax and
Assessments Information
Valuable resource for homeowners and businesses. Find current and prior
year's property tax,
transfer and recordation tax rates. Explains Constant Yield Tax Rate,
assessment appeal process,
rights of property owner, etc.
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General
Resources
Ernst and Young
Tax considerations with a business perspective.
H and R Block Tax Center
Includes tax preparation resources, tax law changes, tax calculators and
more.
Income Tax Preparation
by Internet Public Library
An excellent guide that provides information and assistance in the income
tax preparation process. Links to resources with extensive information and
advice about taxes, both in print and on the Internet. This site has a range
of information, including tax basics, the latest tax law changes, Internal
Revenue Service ( IRS ) forms and publications, tips for reducing income
tax, and tax planning advice.
Maryland Association of
Certified Public Accountants
Provides tax tips and tools and latest tax
news for public and small businesses under Services for the Public. Find a
CPA as well.
TurboTax
Provides tax tips and resources.
Tax and Accounting Sites
A comprehensive directory.
1040.Com
Online tax resource with
information, news, and tax forms.
Yahoo Finance: Tax Center
Find federal and state forms, tax tips and
guides on many tax topics.
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Baltimore County Public Library does not provide tax advice. Information and links are offered
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