Some of the most common reasons include: Your State Withholding as a Percentage of Wages decreased. Your Income Increased or Decreased. You deferred less income into your Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan or Flexible Savings Plan.

How do I check if I owe Maryland state taxes?

If you believe you owe state taxes but have not received a notice, call our taxpayer service office at 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland or 1-800-MDTAXES from elsewhere.

How do I track my state income tax refund?

It’s possible to check you tax refund status by visiting the revenue department’s Refund Information page. On that page you can learn more about the state’s tax refunds and you can check the status of your refund. Make sure to have your SSN, filing status and the exact amount of your refund handy to check your refund.

What happens if you don’t pay Maryland state taxes?

Maryland law requires us to charge interest at the annual rate of 11 percent during calendar year 2019, and at the annual rate of 10.5% during calendar year 2020. Penalty charges for late payments can be up to 25 percent of the amount of tax you owe.

What happens if I owe Maryland state taxes?

Maryland law mandates that interest be charged on unpaid tax from the date the return was due until the date filed and paid. There is also a one time penalty for the unpaid tax up to 25%.

Why is my Maryland income tax return incomplete?

For example, there is a page missing, or you included forms for another state or for the IRS, instead of completed Maryland tax forms. You return may be illegible, especially if written in pencil or red ink. This will delay the processing of your tax return. There may be aspects of your return which require further review, or possibly an audit.

How to get your Maryland income tax refund faster?

Better yet, file electronically. One of the best ways to get your Maryland income tax refund faster is through direct deposit. Choosing to have your refund deposited directly into your bank account avoids the uncertainty of that “check in the mail” and waiting in line to deposit the check at the bank.

What to do if you have not received a Maryland tax notice?

If you believe you owe state taxes but have not received a notice, call our taxpayer service office at 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland or 1-800-MDTAXES from elsewhere. An Information Request Notice is issued when we believe that a taxpayer is required to file a Maryland income tax return, but has not.

How to file a non filer tax return in Maryland?

The Non-Filer program identifies individuals who have filed federal income tax returns using a Maryland address but have not filed a corresponding Maryland income tax return. If you received an Information Request letter but you have previously submitted a Maryland income tax return, please check box A and provide a copy of the Maryland return.