Comptroller Franchot Extends Tax Deadlines for Anne Arundel Businesses Impacted by Tornado
Motor fuel tax license holders also granted temporary relief
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (September 2, 2021) — In the aftermath of a tornado ravaging parts of Edgewater and Annapolis on Wednesday afternoon, Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced extended due dates for a variety of tax and motor fuel payments for businesses and emergency responders in Anne Arundel County affected by the storm.
“As residents and business owners pick up the pieces from this devastating storm, we want to make sure paying taxes isn’t an additional burden during this stressful time,” Comptroller Franchot said.
The Comptroller’s Office has extended the due dates for monthly business filers for August activity as follows:
Tax Type Original Due Date Extended Due Date
Sales & Use September 20 October 20
Admission & Amusement September 10 October 10
Withholding September 15 October 15
Alcohol September 10 October 10
Beer September 15 October 15
Additionally, Maryland Motor Fuel Tax license holders in Anne Arundel County have a one-month extension to file their August 2021 motor fuel tax returns; they are now due by October 31, 2021. A waiver of interest and penalties will be granted to licensees who file and pay by the new due date. Certain IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) requirements are also temporarily waived for shippers and carriers of essential emergency relief supplies, or to those that are providing restoration of utilities to the affected area.
Anne Arundel County businesses with questions about motor fuel extensions can email Chuck Elm at culm@marylandtaxes.gov. For other tax-related questions, individuals may call 410-260-7980 (from Central Maryland) or 1-800-MD-TAXES, or email taxhelp@marylandtaxes.gov. Businesses may call the Tax Practitioner Hotline at 410-260-7424.
MEDIA CONTACTS: Susan O'Brien - sobrien@marylandtaxes.gov
Alan Brody - abrody@marylandtaxes.gov
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