170/Maryland Manual

ALCOHOL & TOBACCO TAX DIVISION
William R. Pyle, Director

Goldstein Treasury Building
EO. Box 2999
Annapolis, MD 21404 974-3314

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division
originated in 1936 as the Alcoholic Beverages
Division. The Division was consolidated with the
Tobacco Tax Unit in 1971.
Through the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division,
the Comptroller controls and regulates the manufac-
ture, sale, transportation, and distribution of alcoholic
beverages into, within, and our of Maryland; issues
licenses to manufacturers, wholesalers, airlines, rail-
roads, and steamboats; and issues permits to non-
beverage dealers, nonresident dealers, transportation
companies, transporters, and for public individual
storage. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Enforcement
Unit is charged with the specific enforcemencof certain
alcoholic beverage and tobacco tax laws.

CENTRAL PAYROLL BUREAU
Edwin G. Greenberg, Director

Annapolis Data Center
EO. Box 2396
Annapolis, MD 21404 974-3401

Formed in 1953, the Central Payroll Bureau is
responsible for issuing paychecks to all State
employees, except those in the Mass Transit Ad-
ministration. The Bureau handles deductions,
payroll taxes, W-2 forms, and other payroll reports
for State government.

DATA PROCESSING DIVISION
Philip G. Martin, Director
John Salmon, Deputy Director

Annapolis Data Center
EO. Box 2367
Annapolis, MD 21401 974-3634

The Data Processing Division was created in 1967.
Through the Division, the Comptroller operates two
large computer centers, one in Annapolis and one in
Baltimore. The centers provide local and remote com-
puter services via terminals and communications net-
works for all divisions under the Comptroller, twelve
major departments of State government, and several
small agendes. Operating costs are reimbursed by the
using agendes.

GENERAL ACCOUNTING DIVISION
Arnold G. Holz, Director

Goldstein Treasury Building
P.O. Box 0746
Annapolis, MD 21404 974-3810

The General Accounting Division was the original
office of the State Comptroller, created with the estab-
lishment of the office under the Constitution of 1851.
The Division maintains the State's general ledger and
other accounting records. The Division accounts for
all State funds received and disbursed and counter-
signs and distributes all State Treasury checks.

INCOME TAX DIVISION
George H. Spriggs, Jr; Director

State Income Tax Building
110 Can-oil St.
Annapolis 21411 974-3441
taxpayer information: 974-3981
toll free: 1-800-MDT-AXES

The Income Tax Division was formed in 1937.
The Comptroller, through this division, collects
State and local income taxes from individuals,
fiduciaries, and employers, as well as the corpora-
tion income tax. The Division distributes revenue
to Maryland's counties, cities, and towns.

MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX DIVISION
Arthur E. Price, Director

Goldstein Treasury Building
60 Calverr St.
Annapolis, MD 21401 974-3131
taxpayer information: 974-2215

The Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Division originated
in 1929 as the Gasoline Tax Division. The Division
received its present name in 1989.
Through the Motor Vehide Fuel Tax Division, the
Comptroller registers and licenses motor fuel dealers
as well as diesel fuel sellers and/or users. The Motor
Fuel Inspection Unit and the Motor Fuel Testing
Laboratory enforce spedfications designed to guaran-
tee the quality of fuel offered for sale in the State.

SALES & USE TAX DIVISION
Stephen M. Cordi, Director

301 W Preston St., 3rd floor
Baltimore, MD 21201 225-1555
taxpayer information: 225-1300

Created in 1947, the Sales and Use Tax Division
consolidates functions of the former Retail Sales
Tax Division and Miscellaneaous Revenue Division.
Through the Sales and Use Tax Division, the
Comptroller operates a Central Registration Unit,
allowing individuals to register for sales tax, State
income tax withholding, unemployment insurance,
and admissions and amusement tax accounts on
one form. The central registration form also serves
as an initial registration for businesses that may be
required to have State alcoholic beverage and/or
tobacco permits or registration with the Motor
Vehicle Fuel Tax Division.