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Does Maryland require an estate tax return?

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Mia Ramsey

Published May 16, 2026

A Maryland estate tax return is required for every estate whose federal gross estate, plus adjusted taxable gifts, plus property for which a Maryland Qualified Terminal Interest Property (QTIP) election was previously made on a Maryland estate tax return filed for the estate of the decedent’s predeceased spouse, equals …

Does Maryland have estate tax?

The Maryland estate tax is a transfer tax imposed on the transfer of assets from an estate. The credit used to determine the Maryland estate tax cannot exceed 16% of the amount by which the decedent’s taxable estate exceeds the Maryland estate tax exemption amount for the decedent’s year of death.

What is the Maryland estate tax rate for 2019?

16 percent
The maximum Maryland estate tax rate of 16 percent is unchanged by the new law. The change in the Maryland estate tax exemption signals a new trend at the state level following the enactment of the 2017 Tax Act.

What is the small estate limit in Maryland?

Small Estate – property of the decedent subject to administration in Maryland is established to have a value of $50,000 or less ($100,000 or less if the spouse is the sole heir).

How is the estate tax calculated in Maryland?

The Maryland estate tax is based on the maximum credit for state death taxes allowable under § 2011 of the Internal Revenue Code. The credit used to determine the Maryland estate tax cannot exceed 16% of the amount by which the decedent’s taxable estate exceeds the Maryland estate tax exemption amount for the year of the decedent’s death.

When is the deadline to file taxes in Maryland?

Comptroller Franchot reminds taxpayers that May 17 is the federal income tax filing deadline but… July 15 is the filing deadline for Maryland income taxes! Revised Individual forms for Tax Year 2020 are available now! Select “2020 Income Tax Forms” from the “Forms” drop down menu or link from the RELIEF Act Page BREAKING NEWS

Is there a unified credit for Maryland estate tax?

The federal tax law changes enacted in 2017 increased the value of the unified credit for federal estate tax purposes. As a result, the Maryland General Assembly enacted the Maryland Estate Tax-Unified Credit Act which alters the unified credit used for determining the amount that can be excluded for Maryland estate tax purposes.

How to get a tax refund in Maryland?

The law allows for refunds of Maryland estate tax up to three years from the date of the event that causes the refund to become due. File an amended Maryland estate tax return to make a request for a refund of previously paid Maryland estate tax.