Department of Assessments and Taxation

Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation

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Official Corona Virus Maryland Website - 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.
The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation announced that various deadlines have been extended as part of the Hogan administration's response to COVID-19:

The May 15, 2020 deadline for all owners of income producing real property to submit Income and Expense Questionnaires under Tax-Property Article § 8-105 will be extended to July 15, 2020.
The deadline to submit 2020 Annual Reports and Personal Property Tax Returns for businesses will be automatically extended to July 15, 2020.
April 15 Franchise Tax Return and April 15 franchise tax payment due dates will be extended to 30 days after the state of emergency is rescinded.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name reservations, as well as entity forfeiture dates will also be extended to 30 days after the state of emergency is rescinded.

Charter Business Services & Personal Property Assessments – Please be advised that effective 3/16/2020, SDAT’s Charter & Personal Property public counter located at State Center in Baltimore will be closed to the public until further notice.

Nearly all charter and personal property filings can be made online, and to do so please visit Maryland Business Express (www.businessexpress.maryland.gov) to register your business, order business documents, and file annual reports and personal property tax returns.

Tax Credits - Please be advised that effective 3/16/2020, SDAT’s Tax Credits office will be closed to the public until further notice. All tax credit applications can be filed online through http://www.taxcredits.sdat.maryland.gov. Paper applications are available to download and submit through the U.S.Postal Service.
Real Property - Please be advised that effective 3/16/2020, SDAT's Real Property Offices will be closed to the public and the offices will only accept telephone and written appeals. All in-person real property assessment appeal hearings will be suspended until further notice.

Maryland Business Express - The Maryland Business Express site makes it easier for business owners and entrepreneurs to plan, start, manage, and grow their business! This website combines information previously spread across many state agencies into one, easy-to-navigate site, while also providing a clear outline of the steps involved in starting a business.

The Maryland Business Express also features a digital assistant designed to communicate with and deliver guidance to Marylanders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check out the site at businessexpress.maryland.gov. The Maryland Business Express also features a digital assistant designed to communicate with and deliver guidance to Marylanders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including information on the Coronavirus as it relates to business in Maryland.
If you are a Maryland-based business impacted by the Coronavirus with under 50 full- and part-time employees, or a Maryland manufacturer, check out these programs to see if you qualify for assistance.

Real Property Assessment Appeal Form - Property tax assessment notices were mailed to Group 2 property owners on Friday, December 27, 2019. A map of which properties fall into Groups 1, 2, and 3 and their respective years for reassessment can be viewed here.

The deadline to file an appeal is February 10, 2020.

Sign Up for Annual Reminders - Homeowners' and Renters Tax Credit applications must be submitted every year. All entities must submit an Annual Report and Personal Property Tax Return every year to remain in "good standing" and legally operate in Maryland. Be sure to sign up here to receive 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.