The Board of Revenue Estimate is composed of
three ex officio members: the Comptroller of the
Treasury, the State Treasurer, and the Secretary of
Budget and Fiscal Planning. The Director of the
Bureau of Revenue Estimates serves as Executive
Secretary to the Board (Code State Finance and
Procurement Article, secs. 6-101, 6-102, 6-106).

BUREAU OF REVENUE ESTIMATES
Ann O'Brien Franklin, Director

PO. Box 466
Goldstein treasury Building
Annapolis, MD 21404 (410) 974-3881

The Bureau of Revenue Estimates was estab-
lished in 1945 (Chapter 991, Acts of 1945). The
Bureau studies and analyzes all sources of revenue,
prepares for the Board of Revenue Estimates the
findings for the itemized statement of anticipated
revenue, devises equitable and economical means to
collect such revenue, and devises and recommends
new revenue sources.
By the end of each January and July, the Director
of the Bureau, in conjunction with the Comptroller's
Office, prepares and submits to the General Assembly
an itemized statement of revenue estimates for the
six-month period ending on the next preceding De-
cember 31 or June 30, as the case may be. The
statement shows: estimated revenue from all sources
for the current budget period; collections for the next
preceding six-month period; and amount of revenues
uncollected or over-collected (Code State Finance and
Procurement Article, secs. 6-101 through 6-105).

GENERAL ACCOUNTING DIVISION
Arnold G. Holz, Director

P.O. Box 0746
Goldstein Treasury Building
Annapolis, MD 21404 (410) 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.

CENTRAL PAYROLL BUREAU
Edwin G. Greenberg, Director

P.O. Box 2396
Annapolis Data Center
Annapolis, MD 21404 (410) 974-3401

Formed in 1953, the Central Payroll Bureau is
responsible for issuing paychecks to all State em-
ployees, except those in the Mass Transit Admini-
stration. The Bureau handles deductions, payroll

taxes, W-2 forms, and other payroll reports for State
government.

REVENUE

REVENUE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
George H. Spriggs, Jr., Director

State Income Tax Building
110 Carroll St.
Annapolis 21411 (410) 974-3441
taxpayer information: (410) 974-3981
toll free: 1-800-MDT-AXES

The Revenue Administration Division was formed
in 1993. It represents a reorganization of certain duties
formerly assigned to the Income Tax Division and the
Sales and Use Tax Division. The Division collects State
and local income taxes from individuals, fiduciaries,
and employers, as well as the corporation income tax.
The Division distributes revenue to Maryland's coun-
ties, and incorporated cities and towns.

The Division oversees five sections: Administra-
tion; Revenue Accounting; Taxpayer Services; Tax-
payer Accounting; and Returns Processing.

COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Stephen M. Cordi, Director
Linda L. Tanton, Assistant Director
C. Ronald Townsend, Assistant Director

301 W. Preston St., 3rd floor
Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 225-1556
taxpayer information: (410) 225-1300

Created in 1993, the Compliance Division con-
solidates certain functions of the former Sales and
Use Tax Division and the Income Tax Division. The
Division operates a Central Registration Section,
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 to-
bacco permits or registration with the Motor Fuel
Tax Unit.

The Division is responsible for five sections: Col-
lection; Compliance Programs; Business Tax Audits;
Investigative Services; and Hearings and Appeals.
Also within the Division are units for Systems Sup-
port; Fiscal Adminstration; and Unclaimed Property.