Here is a step-by-step guide on how to set up a Maryland account to make your estimated quarterly payments and/ or balance due with your tax return.

Set up your Maryland Individual Taxpayer Account with iFile:

1. https://interactive.marylandtaxes.gov/Individuals/IndivLogin
2. Choose “Register”
3. If you file a joint tax return, please start with the primary taxpayer's information, and you can add the joint/spouse information further down the list.
4. Enter the primary Taxpayers SSN (no dashes), Name, address, phone number, and date of birth – exactly as it is on your Maryland Return
5. To verify your identity – you must enter the Federal Adjusted Gross Income from a previous year’s tax return – the website currently asks for your 2023 tax return information.  See the appropriate return – MD form 520 – line 1 is your Federal Adjusted Gross Income.  Enter this amount. some text
   1. If you do not have access to your MD tax return, you can select NO – continue with your registration, and you will receive an email from IFILEREGDOCS@marylandtaxes.gov with instructions on how to proceed.
6. Choose your password and security question
7. Click “Submit”

Pay your individual Maryland Tax Balance online:

1. https://interactive.marylandtaxes.gov/Individuals/Payment/default.asp
2. Choose “Make a Bill Payment”
3. Login to your individual taxpayer account – if you do not have an account, Click ”register” to set up an account
4. Enter the notice number on your Maryland Tax Bill – if you do not have a notice number, leave this blank and select “Next”
5. Enter your filing status and Spouse’s information, if applicable
6. Enter your banking information for the payment
7. Choose the tax year that this payment is for
8. Enter your payment amount and the payment date – Choose “Next”
9. Review the information that you have entered for accuracy

Pay your individual Maryland Estimated Taxes online:

1. https://interactive.marylandtaxes.gov/Individuals/Payment/default.asp
2. Choose “Make a Bill Payment”
3. Login to your individual taxpayer account – if you do not have an account, Click “register” to set up an account
4. Under “Online Service Center” on the screen's left side, choose “Individuals Home.”
5. Choose “Make an Estimate Payment”
6. Enter your filing status and Spouse’s information, if applicable
7. Enter your current address and email address
8. Select which quarter the estimated payment is for – Enter the payment amount and the date – Choose “Next.”
9. Review the information that you have entered for accuracy

Updated 11/14/2024