Comptroller of Maryland

July 30, 2021 | Sarah Dilworth

Tax-Free Week in Maryland Starts Aug. 8

Maryland “Tax-Free Week” begins at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 8 and runs through midnight on Aug. 14. During this week, clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less will be exempt from the six percent sales tax. The first $40 of backpack or bookbag sales also qualify, according to a Comptroller of Maryland document. Items […]

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April 15, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Franchot Reminds Marylanders that Tax Filing Deadline Moved from April 15 to July 15

A reminder that April 15 is not tax day this year. That’s because Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot extended the state income tax filing deadline by three months until July 15, 2021. “You won’t have any interest applied, you won’t have any penalties, you simply keep for 90 says the money that you owe the state of […]

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April 9, 2015 | Aline Barros

State Comptroller Releases List of “Top Tax Evaders”

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is serious about retrieving unpaid taxes. On April 9, Franchot announced the names of 20 businesses and 20 people who he says collectively owe more than $13 million in unpaid taxes, penalties and interest to the state of Maryland. “This is our last resort. … We don’t really want to do this,” […]

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April 2, 2015 | Aline Barros

Franchot Talks Purple Line and his Relationship with Governor Hogan (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot talks about the importance of mass transit and the Purple Line during a recent visit to Montgomery County. He also notes that he is getting along well with Governor Larry Hogan. Take a look:

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April 1, 2015 | Aline Barros

Franchot May Call For Executive Order If School After Labor Day Bill Does Not Pass Legislatively

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot says it is “unclear” what is going to happen legislatively to his “Let Summer Be Summer” petition. “If it doesn’t pass legislatively, maybe I’ll have a conversation with Governor Hogan about doing it through executive order,” Franchot said.

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