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Who must file a Maryland individual income tax return?
As a resident of Maryland, you are required to file a Maryland income tax return if your gross income exceeds the requirement for your filing status or, if you are required to file a federal income tax return. Even if you are not required to file a federal return, you may be required to file a Maryland return if your Maryland addition modifications added to your gross income exceed the filing requirement for your filing status.
| Filing Requirements for 2011 Tax Year | |
|---|---|
| Filing Status | Maryland Gross Income |
| Single | |
| Under 65 | $ 9,500 |
| 65 or older | $ 10,950 |
| Head of Household | |
| Under 65 | $ 12,200 |
| 65 or older | $13,650 |
| Married Filing Jointly | |
| Both under 65 | $ 19,000 |
| One spouse 65 or older | $ 20,150 |
| Both 65 or older | $ 21,300 |
| Married Filing Separately | |
| All (regardless of age) | $ 3,700 |
| Qualifying Widow(er) | |
| Under 65 | $ 15,300 |
| 65 or older | $ 16,450 |
| Dependent Taxpayer | |
|
A single person who can be claimed as a dependent on the federal return of parent or other person |
$ 9,500 |
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