MARYLAND SALES AND USE TAX REFUND APPLICATION (Form ST-205)

Maryland businesses who paid a 6% sales or use tax on a product which is not normally taxed in the state should first seek a refund. If they are unable to receive a refund from the merchant, they may complete a form ST-205 with the state treasury's compliance division. This form can also be completed and submitted by a vendor who issues this refund. This document can be found on the website maintained by the state containing all Maryland tax forms.

Maryland Sales And Use Tax Refund Application ST-205 Step 1: Enter your company's trade name, owner name, mailing address, city, state and zip code.

Maryland Sales And Use Tax Refund Application ST-205 Step 2: Enter your sales and use tax registration number.

Maryland Sales And Use Tax Refund Application ST-205 Step 3: Enter your Federal Employer Identification Number or your Social Security number.

Maryland Sales And Use Tax Refund Application ST-205 Step 4: Enter your business telephone number.

Maryland Sales And Use Tax Refund Application ST-205 Step 5: In the first blank provided in the paragraph in the middle of the page, enter the amount of the sales or use tax you wish to have refunded.

Maryland Sales And Use Tax Refund Application ST-205 Step 6: In the second blank provided, enter any discount that was previously applied, if applicable. If so, enter the net refund you are requesting in the third blank.

Maryland Sales And Use Tax Refund Application ST-205 Step 7: The table below this paragraph requires you to detail all transactions in question. In the first column, enter the name of the person to whom tax was paid. If you are a vendor who issued a refund, enter the name of the customer.

Maryland Sales And Use Tax Refund Application ST-205 Step 8: In the second column, enter the date of the sale.

Maryland Sales And Use Tax Refund Application ST-205 Step 9: In the third column, enter the price of the sale. In the fourth column, enter the tax paid.

Maryland Sales And Use Tax Refund Application ST-205 Step 10: The last two columns are for vendors who have issued a refund. Enter the date the refund or credit was issued and the amount.

Maryland Sales And Use Tax Refund Application ST-205 Step 11: Sign and date the form. Give your printed name and title.