Maryland Tax Refund Status Check Online

You can check on the status of your current year Maryland income tax refund by providing your Social Security number and the exact amount of your refund at interactive.marylandtaxes.gov on the tax return you submitted.

If you filed a joint return, please enter the first Social Security number shown on your return. In the refund box below, enter the exact amount of refund you requested, including dollars and cents. Please note that acknowledging receipt of your return takes place when your return has processed and appears in our computer system.

Income Tax Refund Information

You can check the status of your current year refund online, or by calling the automated line at (410) 260-7701 or 1-800-218-8160. Be sure you have a copy of your return on hand to verify information. You can also e-mail us at taxhelp@marylandtaxes.gov to check on your refund. Remember to include your name, Social Security number and refund amount in your e-mail request.

If you’re expecting a tax refund and want it quickly, file electronically – instead of using a paper return.

If you choose direct deposit, we will transfer your refund to your bank account within a few days from the date your return is accepted and processed.

Also Read : Henry County Tax Assessor

Electronic filers

We usually process electronically filed tax returns the same day that the return is transmitted to us

If you filed electronically through a professional tax preparer and haven’t received your refund check our online system. If not there, call your preparer to make sure that your return was transmitted to us and on what date. If sufficient time has passed from that date, call our Refund line.

Paper filers

Paper returns take approximately 30 days to process. Keep in mind that acknowledgment of the receipt of your return takes place when your return has processed and appears in our computer system.

Typically, a refund can also be delayed when the return contains:

• Math errors.
• Missing entries in the required sections.
• An amount claimed for estimated taxes paid that doesn’t correspond with the amount we have on file.

Check cashing services

If you plan to use a check cashing service to cash your refund check, remind the check cashing vendor that we cannot verify any information about your refund over the phone. Your tax information is confidential and we are obligated to protect that confidentiality.

Why is my refund less than I expected?

• You owe money for past taxes, child support, to another state or federal agency. Those monies will be deducted from your refund until the debt is repaid.
• You tried to claim an ineligible dependent. There are specific regulations regarding claiming a dependent. Any dependent you are not legally able to claim will be disallowed.
• You failed to include the Form 502B, Dependents’ Information. You must include this form with your Form 502 to claim any dependent other than you and your spouse.
• You tried to claim a dependent whose social security number has already been claimed by someone else.
• You did not provide a valid Social Security number or ITIN.
• You tried to claim a deduction for which you are not eligible.  Ineligible deductions will be disallowed.  For example, if you used Form 502SU and did not supply the proper documentation with your return, the claim will be disallowed.
• You claimed a credit without including Form 502CR and/or any required documentation with the return.
• You forgot to calculate the local tax along with the state income tax.
• Your W-2 or 1099 has been altered.

Why did I receive a check instead of having my refund direct deposited?

• In order to process a return where a direct deposit is requested, we must be able to read all numbers correctly. We may reject requests for direct deposit where the routing and/or account number is not easily readable.
• You did not provide the complete account number for your bank account. Some bank account numbers begin with a series of zeroes, and these zeroes are part of your account number. If you omit them, your refund will not go to your account.
• You did not put the bank information (routing number and account number) on your return. Attaching a voided check or a deposit slip will not work. The bank information must be printed on the return for a direct deposit.
• On a paper return with two bar codes on page 1, any information written on the return will be ignored. If you must make a change to any of the information, such as adding direct deposit information, print out the return after adding this information and mail it to Revenue Administration. Better yet, file electronically.

One of the best ways to get your Maryland income tax refund faster is through direct deposit. Choosing to have your refund deposited directly into your bank account avoids the uncertainty of that “check in the mail” and waiting in line to deposit the check at the bank.

If you file electronically and choose direct deposit of your refund, we will transfer the funds to your bank account within several days from the date your return is accepted and processed.

IMPORTANT: Please use only valid Checking or Savings account and routing numbers on your Direct Deposit request. The bank routing number and account number appear at the bottom of your checks. Do not use the number that appears on your ATM or Debit Card. If you do not know your bank routing and account numbers, please contact your financial institution. If the information you provide is incorrect, the bank may reject the direct deposit which will result in a paper check being issued. This will add several days to receipt of your refund.