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Federal Income Tax Information
Income Tax Preparation Help
Maryland Income Tax Information
Other Baltimore
County and Maryland Taxes
Other States' Tax Forms
Property
Assessment
General Resources
Available at Baltimore County Public Library
(local interest)
Pick up some basic Maryland and federal income tax forms at the library. Locations and hours. Available from January until 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 15 cents 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
in "tax", "income tax" or other appropriate keyword.
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Baltimore County
Department of Aging Tax Aide Counseling
(local interest)
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
(local interest)
Baltimore Office
31 Hopkins Plaza
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
410-962-7969
Monday to Friday - 8:30 a m to 4:30 p m
Services provided
Federal Tax Return Preparation available if you qualify
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.
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
(local interest)
Call 410-547-6537, Monday to Thursday, 9 a m
to1 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 Internal Revenue Service, tax audits, or back taxes.
PL General Services
(local interest)
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 (local interest)
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
Prepares your Maryland state income tax return and even
electronically transmit it for you 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, etc.) 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
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, libraries, 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 Information
Federal Forms and Publications
| Information and Assistance
Federal Forms and Publications
To order Federal forms, instructions and publications:
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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Ask the Internal Revenue Service your tax question:
Internal Revenue Service Home Page
Information for individuals and businesses and
access to forms, instructions and publications.
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 Information
Forms
and Publications
| Information and
Assistance
Maryland Forms and Publications
To order Maryland income forms and instructions: (local interest)
Pick up Maryland income tax forms at:
Online:
Send
completed Maryland
Income Tax Forms to:
Comptroller of Maryland, Revenue Administration Division, Annapolis, MD 21411-0001
(local interest)
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Maryland Income Tax
Information and Assistance
Taxpayer Assistance: (local interest)
Comptroller
of Maryland
(local interest)
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.
Other Baltimore County and Maryland Taxes
Baltimore County and State Business Tax Rates (local interest)
from Baltimore County Department of Economic Development
Baltimore County Office of Budget and Finance
(local interest)
Property tax bills are issued in 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 (local interest)
Baltimore County Natural Disaster Tax Credit
[PDF]
(local interest)
The
Natural Disaster property tax credit is applied when the County declares
that a natural disaster has occurred.
Comptroller of Maryland
(local interest)
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
(local interest)
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 (local interest)
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
(local interest)
through the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation
Information and application forms to help low-income homeowners and renters
to limit the amount that they must pay in property taxes.
Maryland Business Taxes (local interest)
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
(local interest)
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
(local interest)
by the Maryland State Department of
Assessment and Taxation
Includes Homeowners' and Renters' tax credit information and forms.
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Federation of Tax Administrators
Links to state tax agency websites and gives comparisons of state tax rates.
Also state tax
rates compared.
Guide to State Income Tax Forms
by
Louisiana State University
Mega site for taxes.
State and Local Taxes
Tax forms for the 50 states and the District of Columbia;
tax laws and issues
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Maryland
State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) (local interest)
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.
Ernst and Young
Tax considerations with a business perspective.
H and R Block Tax Center
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 in the 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
(local interest)
Provides tax tips and tools and latest tax
news for public and small businesses under Services for the Public. Find a
CPA as well.
TurboTax
Provides tax tips and resources.
Tax and Accounting Sites
A comprehensive directory.
1040.Com
Online tax resource with
information, news, and tax forms.
Yahoo Finance: Tax Center
Find federal and state forms, tax tips and
guides on many tax topics.
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.
This page is provided by the Baltimore County Public Library, Towson, Maryland USA.
The text version of this page was last revised on
11 November 2008.
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