Comptroller Franchot to Host Online Chat Session

- Taxpayers Can Get Answers to Tax Questions; Tax Help in Live Session March 21 -

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (March 15, 2013) – With only one month until the April 15 tax deadline, nearly one million Marylanders have yet to file their 2012 tax returns.  Many times the delay is because of unanswered filing questions while others simply forget or procrastinate.  While Comptroller Franchot can’t help with forgetfulness or procrastination, he can get the answers taxpayers need during his annual live, online chat on Thursday, March 21 from 2 – 3 p.m.  

The Comptroller will take questions from across the state about tax law, tax credits, allowable exemptions and the state of Maryland’s economy. 

"I pride myself on knowing my agency goes out of its way to provide exemplary service to Maryland taxpayers year in and year out.  We are always looking for better ways to reach our citizens and hosting online chats has proven to be very successful,” said Comptroller Franchot. “In addition to the free chat, my agency also offers other free services such as a newly redesigned Website to assist with questions, e-filing for all Maryland taxpayers and knowledgeable staff at 12 branch offices to provide assistance and answers.”

To submit questions to the Comptroller ahead of time, please visit http://mgch.at/2vqC. Use this link or the icon on the Comptroller’s Website, www.marylandtaxes.com, to join the Comptroller’s chat.

As always free, state tax assistance is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours of assistance will be offered on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., and on Monday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at all agency locations. The call center is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 7 p.m. through April 15th.  For a listing of branch location information, click here.

Comptroller Franchot also reminds taxpayers that, unlike last year, the deadline to file your 2012 tax return, or request an extension, is Monday, April 15.