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Tax Information and Resources
Baltimore County Public Library does not provide tax advice. Information and links are offered
only as a convenience and Baltimore County Public Library is not responsible for content.
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The State of Maryland no longer distributes paper tax forms through libraries. Federal IRS paper tax forms are also no longer available at BCPL locations. Maryland and federal income tax forms can be downloaded and printed using branch computers. Reproducible Federal income tax forms for the current tax year can be photocopied at the branch.
Download Federal Income Tax Forms and Maryland Tax Forms directly from these links.
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Resources Available at Baltimore County Public Library
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The State of Maryland no longer distributes paper tax forms through libraries. Federal IRS paper tax forms are also no longer available at BCPL locations. Maryland and federal income tax forms can be downloaded and printed using branch computers. Reproducible Federal income tax forms for the current tax year can be photocopied at the branch.
The print and photocopy charge at the branch is $0.15 per page. Find branch locations and hours
If a particular form cannot be located, please ask for help at the Information Desk.
Our branches have reference and circulating books to help with preparing either personal or business income tax forms. For a list of tax related materials owned by library search the Baltimore County Public Library catalog, type "tax", "income tax" or other "small business taxation" similar keyword into the search box.
Baltimore County Public Library staff cannot provide tax advice. Information and links are offered only as a convenience and Baltimore County Public Library is not responsible for content.
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Federal Income Tax Information
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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. local time
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Face-to-Face Tax Help in Baltimore
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 the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in downtown Baltimore, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary - just walk in. If you prefer, you may call 410-962-7969 to learn about available and alternate services, and to reschedule appointments with IRS personnel. If you have an ongoing, complex tax account problem or a special need, such as a disability, an appointment may be requested. All other issues will be handled without an appointment. Multilingual assistance is available in every office.
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by TDD 1-800-829-4059, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. local time
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Taxpayer Advocate Service
31 Hopkins Plaza, Room 940
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
410-962-2082 or 1-877-777-4778; TTY/TDD: 1-800-829-4059.
Offers free, independent, and confidential tax assistance to individual taxpayers and businesses 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 online forms, instructions and publications
Small Business Taxes
by SBA.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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Income Tax Form Preparation Assistance
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Baltimore County Department of Aging Tax Aide Counseling
From February 1 through April 15, low and middle-income taxpayers age 60 or older are given free assistance with 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. Appointments are required at most locations. Call the local site to set up an appointment.
Internal Revenue Service's Taxpayer Assistance Centers
Federal tax return preparation assistance is available if you qualify. 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
The IRS offers live telephone assistance is available by calling 1-800-829-1040, or (TDD # 1-800-829-4059) from Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time. When calling, you may ask questions to help you prepare your tax return, or ask about a notice you have received.
Live telephone assistance is also available for businesses.
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
Call 410-547-6537, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Volunteers assist low-income individuals on matters involving tax disputes with the IRS, tax audits, or back taxes. Not a walk-in service.
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. Offers online federal tax assistance year-round. If you have a question, please use AARP's Online Tax Assistance form to ask your Federal tax question through the AARP website. You can contact AARP Tax-Aide by phone at 1-888-AARP-NOW (1-888-227-7669).
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.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)
by Internal Revenue Service
Offers free tax help for low to moderate-income (generally $49,000 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 1-800-906-9887.
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Maryland Income Tax Forms and Publications
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To get Maryland forms and instructions:
Baltimore City Office
State Office Building
301 West Preston Street, Room 206
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2384
410-767-1995, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Towson Office
Hampton Plaza
300 East Joppa Road, Plaza Level 1A
Towson, Maryland 21286
410-321-2306, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mail completed Maryland Income Tax Forms to ...
Electronic filing of Maryland resident or nonresident tax return income taxes:
Use Maryland's free iFile service to file your Maryland tax return online, if you meet certain requirements and are filing Forms 502, 503 or 505.
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Other Baltimore County and Maryland Taxes
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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
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.
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 in February at the local assessment offices and at any 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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Property Assessment
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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
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H and R Block Tax Tips and Calculators
Includes tax preparation resources, tax law changes, tax calculators and more.
Income Tax Preparation Pathfinder
by ipl2
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, tax preparation software, tax estimators, 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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