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07/24/2026

07/24/2026

IRS has raised the standard mileage rate for the rest of 2026

The midyear change follows an increase in gasoline prices, according to the IRS. It is the first such midyear adjustment since 2022.

07/10/2026

The is simplifying penalty relief. The new Automatic Exemption from Penalty, or AEP, is a systemic administrative relief program that provides penalty relief for taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time. AEP applies to eligible original returns beginning with tax year 2025 and 2026 quarterly returns, as well as future tax periods. https://ow.ly/1KzR50ZlL2N

07/10/2026

Paper checks are more likely to be lost, stolen, altered, or delayed than electronic payments. Provide the your account information when filing your return to get your tax refund directly into your bank.

Join the age of electronic options: irs.gov/directdeposit

06/26/2026

We're upgrading! On September 1, we are launching Maryland Tax Connect for individual taxpayers; this new system will be fast, simple, and secure.

Please note that in order to upgrade, we will have to take our systems offline from August 21 - 31 for both individuals and businesses. We recommend viewing the Key Dates at MarylandComptroller.gov/IndividualTaxHub for more information.

06/26/2026

Did someone call, text, or email and say you have to pay the government immediately, in a specific way, or you’ll be in trouble? That’s a government imposter. No one from the government will ever demand payment only with gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or a payment app. Only a scammer will. ejcc.acl.gov/imposters

06/09/2026

Colleen and Beth having a wonderful time networking at the Chesapeake Professional Women's Network - CPWN luncheon 👩‍💼🍽

06/02/2026

💰 With the federal government ending penny production, Maryland is allowing cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest 5 cents when exact pennies are unavailable.
✔️ Prices or change may be rounded up or down to the nearest nickel using specific rounding rules.
✔️ Items priced under 5 cents may be rounded up to 5 cents.
✔️ The taxable sales price and sales tax due remain unchanged.
This change affects only the cash amount exchanged—not the amount subject to sales tax.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A new Maryland law allowing retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel took effect immediately last week following its signing by Gov. Wes Moore as an emergency measure.

06/02/2026

📢 Good news for Maryland's public safety retirees!
Beginning in tax year 2025, the subtraction modification for qualifying public safety retirement income will gradually increase from $15,000 to $20,000 over a five-year period.
✅ 2025: $15,000 subtraction
✅ Annual increases thereafter
✅ 2030: $20,000 subtraction
This phased-in increase provides additional tax relief for eligible retired public safety personnel and their families.
As always, be sure to review the specific eligibility requirements or consult your tax advisor regarding your individual situation.

05/11/2026

Taxpayers and practitioners are unsure whether the CP53E notices they have received are scams or simply sent in error, a confusion heightened by the inclusion of a QR code.