Maryland state tax extension guide
MARYLAND · STATE TAX EXTENSION GUIDE

Maryland Personal Tax Extension 2026: 2025 Tax-Year Filing Guide

Individual Income Tax · Form 502

Maryland generally grants an automatic extension for individual returns. Maryland provides a six-month personal filing extension when its payment requirements are met. For federal details, see our federal tax extension resources.

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Maryland Extension Deadlines
Individual return
Individual Income Tax
Action Required
October 15, 2026
MD Extension Status
Action Required
Payment Voucher

Maryland generally grants an automatic extension for individual returns. Maryland provides a six-month personal filing extension when its payment requirements are met.

Last updated: September 12, 2026
Individual filing

Maryland Personal Tax Extension: Filing Details

Maryland generally grants an automatic extension for individual returns. Maryland provides a six-month personal filing extension when its payment requirements are met.

Extended Deadline
October 15, 2026
Extension Checklist
Original deadline
April 15, 2026
Extended deadline
October 15, 2026
Maryland return
Extension method
Request the extension and payment through Maryland’s individual tax system; use the current personal extension/payment workflow.
Payment
Use Form PV and pay by April 15, 2026.
The extension applies to filing time only. Pay any balance due by the original deadline.
At a glance

Quick Reference: Deadlines and Forms

Use this summary to confirm Maryland filing deadlines, forms, and payment requirements.

ItemMaryland personal returnDeadline or method
Original deadlineForm 502April 15, 2026
Extended deadlineAction RequiredOctober 15, 2026
Return formForm 502Use the current form
PaymentForm PVDue April 15, 2026
Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about Maryland personal tax extensions.