Comptroller - Electronic Tax and Fee Return Filing Requirements
What this bill does
Requiring, for periods beginning after December 31, 2026, that returns for certain taxes and fees collected by the Comptroller be filed electronically, subject to certain exceptions; altering certain requirements for electronic filing of returns for certain taxes; prohibiting a certain tax return preparer or software company from charging a separate fee for the electronic filing of certain tax documents; and prohibiting a software company from selling different versions of the same tax software under certain circumstances.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bresnahan, Tammy | AARP Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harris, Tammy | American Association of Retired Persons Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Moore, Tonaeyalobbyist | CASH CAMPAIGN OF MARYLAND | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lierman, Brooke | Comptroller of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Norling, Richard | MD Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hawkins, Giavante | MSATP | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Olson, Rebekah | Maryland Association of CPAs | Oral |
| FAV | Richards, Evanlobbyist | Maryland Bankers Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schumitz, Kalilobbyist | Maryland Center on Economic Policy | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harbeson, Kristenlobbyist | Maryland League of Conservation Voters | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Maryland Rise | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Head, Emmalyne | Southern Belle Cleaners | Oral |
| FAV | Speaker, Speaker | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | O'Halloran, Mike | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Alliance | Written (PDF) |