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 until October 1, 2020.

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. Processing of 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 Homestead Tax Credit application, click here.

$425 Dropbox for Charter Filings Same-day Service (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays)

SDAT has placed a dropbox in the lobby of 301 West Preston Street for customers seeking $425 expedited service. No more than 3 Charter Filings may be submitted per customer/firm/courier and only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 6:30am and 10:00am. Documents and payment must be placed in a sealed envelope that clearly identifies a point of contact's name, email, and phone number, and all filings must include payment for the $425 expedited fee in addition to the base filing fee. Once processed, an email will be sent to the point of contact and if approved, the acknowledgement letter placed at this dropbox for pickup the next day.

Please note that this service is not available for Annual Reports or Personal Property Return assessments. If these procedures are not followed or the filing is rejected, same-day service is not guaranteed. The Department hopes to offer an expanded version of this service online in October.

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.forfeiture@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 October 1, 2020.
April 15 quarterly franchise tax payments - Extended to July 15, 2020.
Expiration dates for trade names and name reservations have been delayed until October 1, 2020.
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!

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