The principal duty of the Comptroller of Maryland is to collect taxes. With a budget of $110 million, the agency collects approximately $16 billion a year in state and local tax revenue and provides services through 12 branch offices throughout the state. The major revenue sources are individual and business income taxes and sales and use taxes. The agency also collects taxes on motor fuel, estates, admissions and amusement, alcohol and tobacco. The Comptroller is the chief regulator of alcohol, tobacco and motor fuel products and protects consumers and small businesses through testing motor fuel quality, aggressively pursuing cigarette smugglers and safeguarding our state’s youth from dangerous caffeinated alcoholic beverages. 

By enforcing the collection of taxes, the comptroller is providing a level playing field for local businesses competing with out-of-state retailers who fail to pay their fair share. 

The Comptroller’s Office also audits taxpayers for compliance, handles delinquent tax collection and enforces license and unclaimed property laws. The agency publicizes forgotten bank accounts, insurance benefits and reunites taxpayers with their lost property. 

The office provides information technology services critical to the daily operation of most state agencies. Acting as Maryland's chief accountant, the comptroller pays the state's bills, maintains its books, prepares financial reports, and pays state employees.

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Comptroller of Maryland

Brooke Lierman

Danielle Dipietro

Luther Dolcar

Adam Abadir

Rob O'Connor

Chris Houseknecht

Victoria Steeger

The Legal and Compliance team at the Comptroller of Maryland is responsible for ensuring that all tax collection and regulatory activities adhere to state and federal laws. This team provides legal guidance, drafts and reviews policies, ensures compliance with IRS regulations, and handles any legal disputes or issues that arise. They play a crucial role in upholding the integrity of the agency's tax collection processes and protecting consumer and business interests.

Legal and Compliance

Finance and Accounting

Information Technology Team

Directors and Coordinators

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Finance and Accounting

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Directors and Coordinators