Tax Forms and
Information
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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
Tax Help and Information Programs at Baltimore County Public Library
Free tax
help is available at a few of our libraries.
Locations, dates and times vary.
If your tax return is relatively complex you
should seek professional tax assistance.
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Arbutus Library,
1581 Sulphur Spring Road, Suite
105 Arbutus, Maryland 21227-2598 410-887-1451
AARP volunteers provide free tax preparation help. Call one week in advance for an appointment.
Saturdays February 7 through April 11, 2009
at 9:00 AM- North Point
Library, 1716
Merritt Boulevard, Dundalk, Maryland 21222-3295
410-887-7255
Have tax questions?
Ask an AARP volunteer. Assistance is given on a first-come,
first-served basis
Saturday, February 28, 2009 only from 9:00 AM-1:00
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Towson Library,
320 York Road, Towson, Maryland 21204 410-887-6166
Chris Schipske from Prostatis Financial Advisors Group, LLC answers your
tax questions. Individual tax returns will not be prepared at the Towson
programs.
No registration or appointment needed.
Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 2:00 PM
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.
Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Office
Federal Tax Return Preparation available if you qualify
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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
- 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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To order Federal
forms, instructions and publications:
- by phone 1-800-829-FORM (3676)
Monday-Friday, 7 a m - 10 p m May take
2 weeks for delivery.
- by TTY/TDD 1-800-829-4059 Monday-Friday,
7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Federal Tax Information
and Assistance
Ask the Internal Revenue Service your tax
question:
- 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.
- 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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To order
Maryland forms and instructions:
- by phone:
410-260-7951. Large format tax forms available.
- by email:
taxhelp@comp.state.md.us
- 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
- Baltimore City Office
301 West Preston Street, Room 206, Baltimore, Maryland
410-767-1995, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 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:
Maryland Tax Information and Assistance
Help with your Maryland tax questions is available:
- by phone: 410-260-7980 from Central
Maryland; 1-800-MD-TAXES from elsewhere. Monday to Friday, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
- 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.
- by TTY: through
Maryland Relay or 711 in Maryland
or 1-800-735-2258, Baltimore Metro Area
410-260-7157, or 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
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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 Business Taxes
by Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
Tax rates for many common business taxes are summarized on this web
site.
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.
- Baltimore
County Residential Reassessment Areas map
Schedule of next reassessment and areas to be covered.
- 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).
- 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.
- Property
Tax Credits and Exemption Information
- 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.
- 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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