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Tax & accounting services in Maryland

BATS helps individuals and businesses across Maryland with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping and payroll, with advisors who know Maryland rules.

Maryland tax overview

What to know about taxes in Maryland

Maryland taxes personal income, and state returns are filed with the Comptroller of Maryland. Planning has to account for both federal and Maryland rules. Every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies a local income tax that is filed on the state return.

Whether you are filing a personal return, running a growing company or answering a letter from the IRS or the state, we pair you with an advisor who works through Maryland returns every season.

Maryland at a glance

State tax agency
Comptroller of Maryland
Income tax on wages
Yes
Local income taxes
Yes, in some cities or counties
Cities with pages
6

Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your advisor for the figures that apply to you.

Services in Maryland

Every BATS service is available in Maryland

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.

Questions

Maryland tax FAQs

11 answers about taxes in Maryland.

Do you prepare Maryland state tax returns?

Yes. We prepare resident, part-year and nonresident Maryland returns and file them with the Comptroller of Maryland, together with your federal return.

When are Maryland individual returns due?

Many states follow the federal April 15 deadline, but some set their own dates. We track the Comptroller of Maryland deadlines for you and file extensions when they are needed.

Are there local income taxes in Maryland?

Yes, some local governments in Maryland levy income, wage or earnings taxes that depend on where you live and work. We check which apply to you and include them in your filings.

Does Maryland have a sales tax?

Yes. Maryland charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help Maryland businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the Comptroller of Maryland.

What payroll registrations does a Maryland employer need?

Employers generally register with Maryland for unemployment insurance and state income tax withholding, plus any other state payroll programs that apply. We handle the registrations and the ongoing filings.

Do I need to make Maryland estimated tax payments?

If you have income without enough withholding, such as self-employment or investment income, Maryland generally expects estimated payments during the year, with its own thresholds and due dates. We calculate federal and state payments together.

How are LLCs and corporations taxed in Maryland?

Maryland applies its own rules to LLCs, S corporations and C corporations, and in some cases charges franchise, gross receipts or minimum taxes regardless of profit. We review how your entity is treated in Maryland before you form it or make an election.

I moved into or out of Maryland. What do I file?

Usually a part-year return for each state you lived in during the year, with credits so the same income is not taxed twice. Our multi-state filing service handles this.

Can you represent me with the Comptroller of Maryland?

Yes. In addition to IRS matters, we respond to notices and audits from the Comptroller of Maryland when you authorize us to.

Can a Maryland business work with BATS remotely?

Yes. We work with Maryland businesses through video meetings, secure document upload and cloud accounting software, so there is no need to visit an office.

Which Maryland cities do you serve?

We have dedicated pages for Baltimore, Columbia, Germantown, Silver Spring, Frederick, Annapolis, and we work with clients anywhere in Maryland.

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