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Available at Baltimore County Public Library 
Pick up some basic Maryland and federal income tax forms at the library. Locations and hours. Available from January - April 15.
Reproducible Maryland and federal income tax forms for the current tax year are also available to be photocopied. Some libraries also have a limited range of forms for past years. Call your local library for details.
The charge to photocopy these forms is $0.15 per page. If a particular form cannot be located, please ask for help at the Information Desk.
Our libraries have reference and circulating books to help with preparing either personal or business income
tax forms. For a list of material owned search the Baltimore County Public Library catalog. Type "tax", "income tax" or other appropriate keyword into the search box
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Income Tax Form Help
Baltimore County Department of Aging Tax Aide Counseling
Free assistance is available to low- and middle-income taxpayers age 60 or older for basic federal and Maryland personal income tax forms as well as homeowners' and renters' tax credit applications at senior centers and other sites throughout Baltimore County from February through April 15. Appointments are required at most locations. Call the Senior Information and Assistance line at 410-887-2594 ( TTY - 410-887-3787 ) to set up an appointment at a local senior center.
Income Tax Assistance
Volunteers from AARP provide help with filling out basic income tax forms.
Arbutus Branch
1581 Sulphur Spring Road
Suite 105
Arbutus, Maryland 21227
410-887-1451
Saturdays only from February 6 - April 10. Call Arbutus to schedule appointments beginning on January 4.
Catonsville Branch
1100 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410-887-0951
Wednesdays only from February 17 through April 14. Call Catonsville to register.
Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Office
Federal Tax Return Preparation available if you qualify [PDF] for the Earned Income Tax Credit or your income is less than $40,000. Visit a Taxpayer Assistance Center for an appointment. If a same-day appointment is not available, a future appointment will be made within 5 business days. Other services provided
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Baltimore Office
31 Hopkins Plaza
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
410-962-7969
Monday-Friday - 8:30 a m - 4:30 p m
The Taxpayer Assistance Center also offers personal tax help when you believe your tax issue cannot be handled online or by phone, and you want face-to-face assistance. If you need to resolve a tax problem or have questions about how the tax law applies to your individual tax return visit a Taxpayer Assistance Center. No appointment is necessary.
Maryland Volunteer Lawyer's Service
Call 410-547-6537, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Volunteers assist in preparation of income tax returns for low-income individuals. Member attorneys volunteer to provide free legal services on matters involving tax disputes with the IRS, tax audits, or back taxes.
PL General Services
1740 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore Maryland 21231. Call 410-675-5335.
Spanish to English and English to Spanish federal or state income tax assistance available during the tax season. Hours are flexible. Appointment needed. Fee charged based on service provided.
Tax-Aide Program
by AARP
Offers free volunteer-run federal tax assistance from February 1 through the middle of April for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and over. Sites are operated on an appointment basis; check the site locator for contact information and hours of operation. To locate the nearest Tax-Aide site, visit the web site or call 1-888-227-7669. Offers online federal tax counseling year-round.
Taxpayer Service Offices: Comptroller of Maryland
Prepares your Maryland income tax return and electronically files it free of charge. To take advantage of this service, bring your completed federal return, all W-2 statements and supporting documents (such as 1099 statements) and a picture Identification with you. No appointment is necessary. Assistance is available Monday - Friday, 8 a m to 5 p m. You can also e-mail your Maryland income tax questions to taxhelp@comp.state.md.us
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Baltimore City Office
301 West Preston Street, Room 206
Baltimore, Maryland
410-767-1995
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Towson Office
300 East Joppa Road, Hampton Plaza Level 1A
Towson Maryland
410-321-2306
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)
by Internal Revenue Service
Offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $40,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations. Most locations also offer free electronic filing. To locate the nearest VITA site, call 1-800-829-1040.
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Federal Income Tax Forms and Information
Federal Forms and Publications | Federal Tax Information and Assistance
Federal Forms and Publications To order Federal forms, instructions and publications:
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by phone 1-800-829-FORM (3676) Monday-Friday, 7 a m - 10 p m May take 2 weeks for delivery.
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by TTY/TDD 1-800-829-4059 Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Internal Revenue Service Forms and Publications are available online.
Where to send completed federal individual and business forms
Address depends on state and type of return being filed.
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Federal Tax Information and Assistance
Ask the Internal Revenue Service your tax question:
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by phone 1-800-829-1040, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-10 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.
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by TTY/TDD 1-800-829-4059 Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Taxpayer Advocate Service
31 Hopkins Plaza, Room 940, Baltimore, MD 21201
Call 410-962-2082 in Baltimore or 1-877-777-4778; TTY/TDD: 1-800-829-4059.
Offers free, independent, and confidential tax assistance to taxpayers unable to resolve their tax problems through normal channels or individuals experiencing a hardship.
Internal Revenue Service Home Page
Information for individuals and businesses and access to forms, instructions and publications.
Small Business 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.
United States Internal Revenue Code
from the Legal Information Institute, Cornell University Law School
Searchable access to the Internal Revenue Code.
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Maryland Income Tax Forms and Information
Maryland Forms and Publications | Maryland Tax Information and Assistance Maryland Forms and Publications
To order Maryland forms and instructions:
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by phone: 410-260-7951. Large format tax forms available.
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by email: taxhelp@comp.state.md.us
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by TTY: through Maryland Relay or 711 or 1-800-735-2258, Baltimore Metro area 410-260-7157 or 410-767-1967
Maryland income tax forms can be picked up at:
Baltimore County Public Library
Comptroller of Maryland Taxpayer Service Office
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Baltimore City Office
301 West Preston Street, Room 206, Baltimore, Maryland
410-767-1995, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Towson Office
300 East Joppa Road (Hampton Plaza Level 1A), Towson, Maryland
410-321-2306, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Maryland income tax forms are available online:
Send completed Maryland Income Tax Forms to:
Comptroller of Maryland, Revenue Administration Division, Annapolis, MD 21411-0001
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Maryland Tax Information and Assistance
Help with your Maryland tax questions is available:
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by phone: 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland; 1-800-MD-TAXES from elsewhere. Monday to Friday, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
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by email: taxhelp@comp.state.md.us Please include your name, address and the last four digits of your Social Security number in your e-mail message. This will help generate a quick response to your inquiry.
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by TTY: through Maryland Relay or 711 in Maryland or 1-800-735-2258, Baltimore Metro Area 410-260-7157, or 410-767-1967
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at Taxpayer Service Offices: Comptroller of Maryland
Free assistance is available Monday - Friday, 8 a m to 5 p m. at
Baltimore City Office
301 West Preston Street, Room 206
Baltimore, Maryland
410-767-1995
Towson Office
300 East Joppa Road, Hampton Plaza Level 1A
Towson Maryland
410-321-2306
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, and more.
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Other Baltimore County and Maryland Taxes
Baltimore County and State Business Tax Rates
from Baltimore County Department of Economic Development
Baltimore County Office of Budget and Finance
Property tax bills are issued on 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.
Baltimore County Historic Tax Credit
Baltimore County Natural Disaster Tax Credit [PDF]
The Natural Disaster property tax credit is applied when the County declares that a natural disaster has occurred.
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.
Heritage Preservation Tax Credit Program
administered by the Maryland Historical Trust
Federal, state and local tax credit information for historic rehabilitation of a certified heritage structure.
Homeowners' and Renters' Tax Credits
Information and application forms to help low-income homeowners and renters to limit the amount that they must pay in property taxes. An application is routinely sent to homeowners who were recipients of a tax credit in the previous year. Applications can be downloaded using the link above or are available as of February each year at the local assessment offices and at Baltimore County Public Library, or by calling the Tax Credits Telephone Service at 410-767-4433 (Baltimore Area) or 1-800-944-7403 (Toll Free). Email a request for an application to: Taxcredits Division taxcreditapp@dat.state.md.us
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 forms and tax agency web sites. Also state tax rates compared.
Guide to State Income Tax Forms
by Louisiana State University
Mega site for taxes.
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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.
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Baltimore County Local Assessment Office
Address all questions and inquiries about real property assessments in Baltimore County to this
office. Link includes offices for other counties are located here as well.
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Baltimore County Residential Reassessment Areas map
Schedule of next reassessment and areas to be covered.
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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, and more. It also maintains records on the filing of security interests (Uniform Commercial Code also called UCC filings).
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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.
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Maryland Assessment Manual
Used as a guide in developing current building costs.
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Property Tax Credits and Exemption Information
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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 Identification, and property sales.
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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, and more.
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General Resources
H and R Block Tax Tips
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 about the United States 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.
J.K. Lasser
Provides tax tips and resources.
Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
Provides tax tips and tools and latest tax news for public and small businesses. Find a CPA as well.
Tax, Accounting and Payroll Sites Directory
by TaxSites.com
A comprehensive directory.
1040.Com
Online tax resource with information, news, and tax forms.
TurboTax Free Tax Calculators and Tax Tips
Provides tax tips and resources.
Yahoo Finance: Taxes
Find federal and state forms, tax tips and guides on many tax topics.
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