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Maryland Quick Reference
Personal Income Tax Extension
StateMaryland
FormPV
Extension Status✓ Federal Required
Original DeadlineApril 15
Extended DeadlineOctober 15
Extension Period6 months
State AgencyMaryland Comptroller

Maryland Personal Income Tax Extension – Federal Extension Plus No Balance Due

Maryland’s automatic extension has two conditions: you must have a valid federal extension through IRS Form 4868, and you must owe no Maryland income tax. When both conditions are met, the filing deadline moves from April 15, 2026, to October 15, 2026 – no separate Maryland form required. If you have no balance due but also have no federal extension, you can still request a Maryland-only extension online via iFile. If you owe Maryland tax, a different rule applies.

Two Conditions Required

Federal Extension + No Maryland Balance Due

Maryland’s automatic extension applies only if you have a valid federal extension and owe no Maryland income tax. Both conditions must be met to qualify without filing Form PV.

If You Owe Maryland Tax

File Form PV and Pay in Full by April 15, 2026

If you have a Maryland tax balance, the automatic extension alone is not sufficient. You must file Form PV and pay the full amount owed by April 15, 2026, to avoid penalties and interest.

Balance due? File Form PV by April 15: Maryland’s extension does not excuse an unpaid balance. If you owe Maryland tax, submit Form PV with full payment by April 15, 2026, even with a federal extension in hand.

When Form PV Is Required

Maryland’s Form PV (Personal Tax Payment Voucher) is required whenever a Maryland tax balance is owed under an extension. Mail the form with payment by April 15, 2026. If paying online through Maryland’s eCheck portal (velocitypayment.com), no paper form submission is needed.

Making Extension Payments

Maryland’s eCheck portal (velocitypayment.com) supports ACH debit with no fee – you choose your own payment date and receive instant confirmation. Credit card payments are available by calling 1-800-272-9829 or visiting egov.maryland.gov, with a convenience fee based on the payment amount.

Late Filing and Payment Penalties

Maryland imposes penalties of up to 25% of unpaid tax for both failure to file and failure to pay. Both can apply simultaneously. Filing by October 15 and paying any balance in full by April 15 eliminates all exposure.

Best Practices

  • File IRS Form 4868 by April 15 – Maryland’s extension requires federal approval.
  • If you owe Maryland tax, file Form PV and pay in full by April 15, 2026.
  • Use velocitypayment.com eCheck for ACH debit – choose your own date, no fee.
  • Attach a copy of your federal Form 4868 when you file your Maryland return by October 15.

Maryland’s extension is clean once you know the rule: no balance due means the federal extension covers you automatically. A balance due means Form PV and full payment are required by April 15. Handle that by the deadline and file your return by October 15, 2026.

Quick Reference Table

Item Details
State AbbreviationMD
Extension StatusFederal Required
Return Due DateApril 15, 2026
Extended Due DateOctober 15, 2026
Online PaymentMaryland | Online Tax Extension Payment
Payment VoucherForm PV | Personal Tax Payment Voucher
State Payment AgencyComptroller of Maryland
Failure to File PenaltyUp to 25% of unpaid tax
Failure to Pay PenaltyUp to 25% of unpaid tax

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Maryland Extension Payment Options

If you owe Maryland income tax, the full amount is due by April 15, 2026. Maryland’s <a href="https://www.velocitypayment.com eCheck portal offers ACH debit at no charge.

ACH Debit

Pay via eCheck – No Fee

Pay by eCheck at velocitypayment.com. No fee, no login required. Confirmation is immediate.

Credit / Debit Card

Pay by Card

Call 1-800-272-9829 or visit egov.maryland.gov. A convenience fee is assessed based on the payment amount.

Paying by Mail: Use Form PV with a check or money order. Include your Social Security number and tax year on the payment.

Mailing Address with Payment

Send Check or Money Order with Form PV
Comptroller of Maryland
Payment Processing
P.O. Box 8888
Annapolis, MD 21401-8888