Published: October 08, 2009 09:22 pm      

Tax amnesty ends Oct. 30

ANNAPOLIS — The deadline for Maryland’s tax amnesty is Oct. 30, giving delinquent taxpayers one final opportunity to pay their tax liability with only one half of the interest owed and no fear of criminal prosecution.

“I remind delinquent taxpayers that they only have one month left to take advantage of this rare opportunity and clean the slate with the state,” said Comptroller Peter Franchot.

Since amnesty began on Sept. 1, the Comptroller’s office has received more than 4,500 calls and has had more than 1,200 people take advantage of the program, either setting up payment plans or paying the liability in full. Thus far, nearly $2.2 million has been received in back tax and interest.

To obtain a tax amnesty application and other tax forms, residents may visit www.marylandtaxes.com or call (410) 260-7980 or (800) MD-TAXES.