INSTRUCTIONS: MARYLAND APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION TO FILE PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURN (Form 502E)

Maryland residents who are unable to file their personal tax return by the due date may file a form 502E to request an extension. You must submit a payment for the full amount due at this time. The form is available on the website of the comptroller of Maryland. Do not complete this form if you are submitting payment electronically or by credit card over the phone line listed on page two of the instructions.

Maryland Application For Extension To File Personal Income Tax Return 502E Step 1: At the top of the application, enter the beginning and ending dates of the fiscal year in question.

Maryland Application For Extension To File Personal Income Tax Return 502E Step 2: Enter your full name, address and Social Security number. If filing jointly with your spouse, enter their name and Social Security number as well.

Maryland Application For Extension To File Personal Income Tax Return 502E Step 3: Use form 502, 503, 505 or 515 to determine how much tax you owe.

Maryland Application For Extension To File Personal Income Tax Return 502E Step 4: Enter the amount of tax you expect to pay on line one.

Maryland Application For Extension To File Personal Income Tax Return 502E Step 5: Enter the amount of Maryland income tax withheld from wages on line two.

Maryland Application For Extension To File Personal Income Tax Return 502E Step 6: On line three, enter the combined total of any estimated tax payments you have already submitted and any overpayment credit from the previous year.

Maryland Application For Extension To File Personal Income Tax Return 502E Step 7: On line four, enter any allowable tax credits.

Maryland Application For Extension To File Personal Income Tax Return 502E Step 8: Total lines two through four on line five. Subtract this from line one to determine the total tax due. Enter this on line six.

Maryland Application For Extension To File Personal Income Tax Return 502E Step 9: Enter the amount of the payment you are submitting with this application where indicated.

Maryland Application For Extension To File Personal Income Tax Return 502E Step 10: Mail this form to the address listed on the bottom of the page. Your check should be made out to the Comptroller of Maryland Revenue Administration Division.