Comptroller of Maryland. Serving the People. Peter Franchot, Comptroller
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Tax Forms Update

2011 Forms

The Maryland tax forms listed in the immediate chart below have been revised after the forms printing process was completed in October, 2011. The reasons for the revisions are outlined in the middle column. To download the latest correct version, click on the form link in the left column.

Form/Instruction Versions Error/Update Remarks
Form 500A CD Rom The instruction for line 26 , incorrectly referenced line 28. Internet version of Form 500A instructions has been updated to reflect corrected reference Oct. 25, 2011
Form 500CR CD rom The reference to line 17 on line 29 needs to be deleted as a result of review of statutory language. Also, internet and CD-ROM versions of 2010 Form 500CR are impacted. Internet version of Form 500CR will be updated to reflect revised language.
Form 504UP CD Rom Line 8a (2010 tax) contained 2011 line references. Internet version of Form will be updated to reflect revised references.
Form MW507M CD Rom Form MW507M although listed on the tray card as being on the CD-ROM was inadvertently left off of the CD. CD-ROM was complete when this error was discovered. Form will be available on the internet.
Form 504 CD Rom Line 23 of Form 504 incorrectly references line 14 of Form 504NR, it should reference line 21 of Form 504NR Internet version of Form 504 will be updated to reflect the correct line reference.
2010 Forms

The Maryland tax forms listed in the immediate chart below have been revised after the forms printing process was completed in October, 2010. The reasons for the revisions are outlined in the middle column. To download the latest correct version, click on the form link in the left column.

Form/Instruction Versions Error/Update Remarks
Resident Booklet, Pension Exclusion worksheet page 6 Paper, CD Rom Pension Exclusion of $26,100 incorrectly reported as $26,000 Revision date 01/07/2011
Form 500X Paper, CD rom First line under Important Note referenced the Form 1045 Schedules A & B in error should have referenced the Form 1139. Corrected 5/19/2011
Resident Booklet, page 13 Paper, CD Rom Overpayment Language updated to explain in detail how to calculate line 51 when interest charges are more than the overpayment Revision date 01/03/2011
Nonresident Booklet, page 13 CD Rom Overpayment Language updated to explain in detail how to calculate line 51 when interest charges are more than the overpayment Revision date 01/03/2011
Resident, Nonresident, Fiduciary Instructions CD Rom (paper resident booklet) Developmental Disabilities Fund Advertisement replaced & a "whats new" bullet added to Resident and Nonresident inside covers Revision date: 01/06/2011
2010 502X Tax Rate Chart page 3 Paper, CD Rom Allegany County rate of .0305 incorrectly reported as .0293 Revision Date 01/06/2011
Prior Years 502X Tax Rate chart page 3 Paper, CD Rom Allegany County rate for 2008 & 2009 of .0305 incorrectly reported as .0293. Prince George's County for 2007 of .0310 incorrectly reported as .0320 Revision Date 01/06/2011
Fiduciary Instructions, page 4 CD Rom Preservation & Conservation Easements worksheet not valid and removed This guide was moved to the 502CR. Revision Date-11-22-2010
2010 Form 504, page 2 CD Rom Line 13 referenced incorrect line numbers to calculate Nonresident beneficiary deduction The correct formula is to subtract line 12 from line 11; if less than 0, enter 0. Revision date: 11/03/2010
Form 504NR CD Rom Line 19 referenced line 30 of Form 504 for calculated tax Corrected to read easier. Revision date: 12/03/2010
CRA instructions,
last page
CD Rom Incorrect Fax number Corrected to 410-260-7908 Revision date: 01/07/2011
CRA instructions CD Rom Section number and page numbers not updated in instructions for FAX Registration Revision Date:02/02/2011 Updated reference to Section F and to 3 pages.
Resident Booklet Paper, CD rom Instruction 13 code letter aa has an incorrect reference to Administrative Release 10 and Administrative Release 13. Should be under code letter ab. Corrected 2/25/2011: Deleted the reference in code letter aa and moved it to code letter ab where it should have been.
Resident Booklet Paper, CD rom State Department of Assessments and taxation Required Registration of Ground Rents, Due date incorrect Corrected to read due date of September 30, 2010. Revision date 1/14/2011.
Form 504 CD-rom Autofill was enabled in error for lines 9a,9b and line 9d on page 2 of the form. Corrected and new form available 2/26/11 without autofill enabled.
Resident Booklet Paper, CD rom Inst.13 Line 13 Subtractions from income on 502SU. Duplicate line If multiple subtractions apply, be sure to identify all of them on the form and attach it to Form 502. Corrected 4/6/2011 removing duplicate line.
Form 500X Paper, CD rom irst line under Important Note referenced the Form 1045 Schedules A & B in error should have referenced the Form 1139. Corrected 5/19/2011