Department of Assessments and Taxation

Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation

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Covid-19 News and Announcements

As of April 24, 2020, nearly all business services can be completed online and expedited fees to revive online have been waived. View the press release here.

To help protect our customers and staff from the spread of COVID-19, SDAT's public counters in Baltimore and all local assessment offices are closed to the public. We are asking customers to complete transactions online when at all possible, and to email our programs using the contact information below. Many of our online services are not experiencing any delays, but all mailed-in documents will be significantly delayed.

"I applaud Governor Hogan's leadership during this COVID-19 health emergency, and many deadlines have been extended according to his executive orders. We are strongly encouraging all customers to complete transactions online whenever possible. I appreciate our customers' patience as we actively explore even more online services that could be made available in the immeidate future, as well as our employees' commitment to providing the best service possible for our customers."
--Director Michael Higgs

Maryland Coronavirus Websites: Please visit Governor Hogan's Coronavirus 2020 Disease Update webpage for general information about the virus, or Maryland Business Express' COVID-19 Business Response webpage for resources available to the business community.

Online Services

We strongly encourage our customers to use our online services, which allow for better tracking and faster processing of documents.

For online Business and Personal Property transactions, click here.
For online submission of a Homeowners' or Renters' Tax Credit application, click here.
For online submission of a Hometead Tax Credit application, click here.

Contact Us

Customers with questions regarding their business, real or personal property assessment, or tax credit are strongly encouraged to contact the Department via email using the contact information below.

Business Services

Business Personal Property: sdat.persprop@maryland.gov.
Charter Forfeitures: sdat.forfeitures@maryland.gov.
Ordering Certified Copies: sdat.requestforcopies@maryland.gov.
Franchise Tax and Public Utilities: sdat.utilitytax@maryland.gov.
Ground Rent Filings: sdat.groundrent@maryland.gov.
Trade Name Applications and Renewals: sdat.tradenamehelp@maryland.gov.
UCC Filings: sdat.ucc@maryland.gov.
Service of Process: sdat.serviceofprocess@maryland.gov.
Ordering Certificates of Good Standing: sdat.goodstanding@maryland.gov.
All other business inquiries not listed above: sdat.charterhelp@maryland.gov.

Real Property Services

Email addresses for SDAT's local real property assessment offices can be found here.

Tax Credit Services

Homeowners': sdat.homeowners@maryland.gov.
Homestead: sdat.homestead@maryland.gov.
Renters': sdat.renters@maryland.gov.
State Tax Sale Ombudsman: sdat.taxsale@maryland.gov.

COVID-19 Deadline Extensions & Fee Waivers (read Governor Hogan's executive orders here)

2020 Annual Reports and Personal Property Tax Returns for businesses - Extended to July 15, 2020.
Expedited fees to revive and dissolve online have been waived - Until 30 days after the state of emergency is rescinded.
April 15 Franchise Tax Returns and April 15 franchise tax payments - Extended to 30 days after the state of emergency is rescinded.
Expiration dates for trade names and name reservations, as well as entity forfeiture dates - Extended to 30 days after the state of emergency is rescinded.
Real Property Assessment Income and Expense Questionnaires - Extended to July 15, 2020.

Sign Up for Important Email Notices - All entities must submit an Annual Report and Personal Property Tax Return every year to remain in "good standing" and legally operate in Maryland. Homeowners' and Renters' Tax Credit applications must be submitted every year. Be sure to sign up here to receive general updates from our Department and timely annual reminders to file these important documents!

Maryland Census 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau conducts a count of every person living in the United States every 10 years. The data collected by the census determines Maryland's representation in Congress, impacts local legislative districts, and is also used to distribute billions in federal funds to local communities. Completing your census form ensures Maryland families, neighbors, and communities receive the support they need.