INSTRUCTIONS: MARYLAND NONRESIDENT INCOME TAX RETURN (Form 505)

Nonresidents of Maryland who owe state income tax on wages earned there should file these using a form 505. This document can be obtained from the website of the comptroller of Maryland.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 1: Enter your Social Security number and name, as well as that of your spouse if filing jointly.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 2: Give your current street address, state, city and zip code.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 3: Indicate your filing status with a check mark.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 4: Under "Residence Information," answer all questions about your current residency status and the amount of time spent in Maryland.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 5: Check the box where indicated if Maryland taxes were erroneously withheld from your wages.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 6: Check the box next to all exemptions you are claiming.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 7: Document all income and wages on lines 1 through 16. Enter your federal totals in column 1, the numbers only related to Maryland wages in column 2, and non-Maryland wages in column 3.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 8: Enter your total adjusted gross income in all three columns on line 17.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 9: Document addition modifications to your income on lines 18 through 21 as directed.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 10: Document subtraction modifications to your income on lines 22 through 25 as directed.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 11: On line 26, indicate whether you are using a standard or itemized deduction method and apply the applicable amount.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 12: Calculate your taxable net income on lines 27 through 31 as instructed.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 13: Compute your state taxes owed as instructed on lines 32a through 38.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 14: If making voluntary contributions, note these and add them to your tax liability on lines 39 through 42.

Maryland Nonresident Income Tax Return 505 Step 15: Document payments made and applicable credits on lines 43 through 48. Final calculations of what you owe or are owed are performed on lines 49 through 54.