You should pay as much as possible with your tax return, and continue making payments while waiting for your return to be processed. To insure proper credit to your account, be sure to note on your payment your Social Security number and the tax period for which the payment is intended.
When your return is processed, a Personal Income Tax Balance Due Notice will be sent to you, with a convenient check-off for payment options. If you are unable to pay the notice in full at that time, you should contact the Collection Section at 410-974-2432 or 1-888-674-0016 to request a payment arrangement. If you prefer, you may set up payments online.
If you are paying to release an MVA hold
We have specially trained representatives on staff to assist you in making payment arrangements if you have received notice that the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has a hold on the renewal of your Maryland driver’s license or the renewal or transfer of your Maryland vehicle registration due to outstanding tax liabilities. To make payment arrangements in order to release an MVA hold please call us toll free at (855) 213-6669 or email us at mvahold@comp.state.md.us.
MVA Holds on Driver’s License or Vehicle Registration Renewal/Transfer
Effective February 1, 2012
The Comptroller's Office will no longer accept cash payments at branch offices.
Cash payments may be made at the Comptroller's Baltimore Office: 301 West Preston Street, Room 206, Baltimore, Maryland
Please note: payments requiring immediately available funds must be made by certified check, cashier's check, teller's check or money order. | 
