Audience: Businesses, Individuals
You can pay your current Maryland tax amount due by direct debit at the time of filing, if you file online using ifile, bFile or another electronic filing method such as using approved computer software, a tax professional, or IRS Free File. In order to comply with new banking rules, we can only process direct debit payments from bank accounts within the United States.
If you file electronically by the April 15th deadline and choose to pay electronically you have until April 30th to make the electronic payment (by direct debit or credit card). If you file electronically and pay by check or money order, your payment is due by April 15th. If you are filing as fiscal year taxpayer, your return is due on the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of the fiscal year. If any due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the return must be filed by the next business day.
If you have already filed and owe additional tax, you can pay the delinquent amount by direct debit using Business Bill Pay.
Authorizing Payment
Direct debit payments are processed based on the amount that you authorize. When you select the debit payment option, you will be prompted to enter your bank routing number, your bank account number and the date you wish to have the funds withdrawn.
Partial payments are accepted. However, you must pay the final balance by the filing due date, using a check, money order or credit card. You cannot pay the final balance with another direct debit.
Enter Numbers Carefully
Enter your bank account and routing numbers carefully. We cannot change any of your numbers after you have entered the information, even if you request us to do so. In addition, we cannot cancel your direct debit payment after you have authorized the payment.
We cannot be held responsible for a misdirected direct debit payment or any bank fees that you may incur as a result of entering incorrect account information. Keep in mind that you may also be liable for penalty and interest charges for any late payment.
If we have to make an adjustment or if you amend your return, we will notify you about any change in the refund or any additional amount owed
Businesses may use electronic funds transfers (EFT) to file and pay Maryland income tax withholding, motor fuel, corporate income, and digital advertising gross revenues taxes. EFT eliminates the need to write checks and mail paper documents, while avoiding postage costs and the potential for lost mail and penalties for late returns. There are two EFT options available: the ACH Credit Option and the ACH Debit Option.
To use the Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) credit option, you must first contact your bank to determine if your bank offers ACH origination. Your bank must complete Section C of Form EFT (PDF), Authorization Agreement for Electronic Funds Transfer to verify that your bank can conform to these standards. You must also complete the contact person information in Section A. The primary contact person should be the person who will be initiating the payments as this is the person that we will correspond with regarding the process.
As the most basic form of ACH payment, the CCD (Concentration or Disbursement) format can be processed by all ACH-member banks. ACH credit transactions require you to enter all payment-related data in the ACH standard CCD+ format and XTP addenda record. You will initiate the credit transaction through your bank to the state's bank account for the amount of your tax payment. The costs of the ACH credit transactions are incurred by you and you are responsible for your proof of payment.
The ACH debit option allows you to make a payment using a toll-free 800 number and a password. The payment amount you specify will be transferred to the state's bank account on a specific date. You can also edit or correct your data before completing the transaction. After completing the call, you will be provided with a five-digit reference number as your proof of transaction. Your bank may charge a nominal fee for processing the debit.
To register for the EFT ACH Credit or Debit Option, complete Form EFT (PDF) and either fax it to 410-260-6214 or mail it to:
EFT Program
P.O. Box 549
Annapolis, MD 21404-1509
We will process your application within ten business days and send you specific instructions for your method of EFT. If you do not receive your instructions within two weeks, please contact us at 410-260-7980 or 1-800-638-2937, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST.
Additional Information
If you have a security block on your business bank account, or if your bank is requesting an originator identification number in order to allow Maryland to debit your account at your request, contact us for instructions.