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Maryland: owe the IRS or the Comptroller of Maryland?

Hi, I'm Kathleen. Maryland adds a county income tax on top of the state tax, and both can show up on the same bill. Call or text me and we'll start with what you have.

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Need it released fast? Wage garnishments can be released generally within 48 hours, depending on your case. Timing depends on things like unfiled returns, but I get started the same day you call.

State and local tax, one agency

Maryland has a state income tax, and every county and Baltimore City adds a local income tax. The Comptroller of Maryland handles both, so one Comptroller bill can cover state and local tax together, separate from anything you owe the IRS. Source: marylandtaxes.gov, “Local/County Tax Rates”

Maryland wage liens

If you don't respond to the Comptroller's notices or don't keep up with a payment arrangement, it can put a wage lien on your pay. A Maryland wage lien is continuous: it stays attached until the balance is paid. Part of your wages is exempt, and the notice explains how the lien is figured. The Comptroller says to contact it as soon as possible. Source: marylandcomptroller.gov, “State and Federal Tax Liens”

Help from Nampa, wherever you are in Maryland

I'm based in Nampa, Idaho, and I don't have an office in Maryland. I work with people nationwide by phone, text and email. I can help you sort out what you owe the IRS and the Comptroller, and what your next steps are. Snap a photo of your letter, text it to me, and we'll go from there.

What happens when you call

Calling about taxes can feel scary. It doesn't have to be. Here's what happens:

A free, private call with me. You talk to me, Kathleen, not a call center. Tell me what's going on, at your own pace. No judgment, and no obligation.
I look at your letters. I read what the IRS and the state sent you and figure out where you really stand: what you owe, for which years, and what's coming next.
You get a clear plan. I lay out your options and next steps in plain English, so you know exactly what to do and you're not guessing anymore.

I named this business for my late husband, Steve, a CWO5 in the U.S. Marine Corps. He taught me to show up, pay attention to the details, and never leave anyone to face a hard thing alone. After 30 years in taxes, that's how I treat every person who calls me.

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Common questions

How long does a Maryland wage lien last?

A Comptroller of Maryland wage lien is continuous. It stays attached to your wages until the balance is paid in full. Source: marylandcomptroller.gov

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Other states

Leatherneck Bookkeeping is based in Nampa, Idaho and has no office in Maryland. We work with clients nationwide by phone, text and email. Leatherneck Bookkeeping is not a law firm and does not represent clients before the IRS or any state tax agency. With your signed IRS Form 8821, we can pull your IRS transcripts and receive copies of your IRS notices. When you call the IRS, we join the call and help you, but you speak for yourself. State tax information here is general and comes from the Comptroller of Maryland's website; rules change, so check your own notice. Results depend on your facts and the rules that apply; no outcome is guaranteed.