If you have a business in Maryland or are thinking of opening a Maryland business, you probably have many questions about business taxes. The website of the comptroller of Maryland has many Maryland state and local tax resources online. You can even file your Maryland state and Maryland local tax returns online.

When filing tax returns for your business online, be sure to:

1. Obtain information for businesses about Maryland state taxes.

2. Gather the necessary tax forms for filing your taxes.

3. File taxes for your business online using bFile.

4. Address specific tax situations using online tax tools.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get information on business taxes in Maryland

Use the website of the comptroller of Maryland to help you find Maryland state and local tax resources for businesses. You can even use the website to easily and securely register tax accounts for your business.

I recommend: Find Maryland state tax information for businesses including information on employer withholding, tax exemption numbers and Maryland sales tax. Register your business tax accounts online. Look at the business tax tips for Maryland businesses. Obtain business tax refund forms online. If your business has specific tax needs, use the Maryland tax resources and tools online to aid you with filing your Maryland local tax and Maryland state tax. Request for a business extension for filing your taxes. Verify the tax exemption status of your business. Use the online hearing request system to appeal taxes or fees for your business.

Obtain the necessary Maryland tax forms if you wish to file a paper return

Locate the necessary Maryland tax forms for filing Maryland state tax returns on the website of the comptroller of Maryland. You can print these forms and instructions out directly from the privacy of your own home or business.

I recommend: Download PDFs of Maryland tax forms for businesses. Find the locations of local taxpayer service offices in Maryland where you can obtain forms to help you file your Maryland state taxes.

File your Maryland state and local taxes online

Go online to securely and simply file Maryland taxes for your business. You can file sales and use tax returns, withholding returns, withholding reconciliation and unemployment taxes all using Maryland's online tax filing system for businesses.

I recommend: Use bFile to file your business taxes online. Be sure to register online before using bFile to file the Maryland taxes for your business. Alternatively, use one of the Maryland online bFile providers to file your business' Maryland state tax return.

Look outside the government site for Maryland tax resources

Don't forget to read about Maryland state and local taxes from reputable sources besides the Maryland official site.

I recommend: Stanley H. Block & Associates, a Baltimore-based Maryland tax attorney, has a great list of frequently asked questions and advice on tax law. Maryland Tax Info includes links to Maryland state tax forms.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Don't forget to read the information on changes in Maryland state taxes and tax forms that may affect your business.