Drake Tax - Maryland – System Updates and Processing Delays

Maryland is upgrading its tax systems as part of the transition to Maryland Tax Connect. During this transition, some online services will be unavailable, and acknowledgments will be delayed. Maryland Tax Connect for Individual Filers is scheduled to launch on September 1, 2026, when normal processing is expected to resume.

You can still e-file Maryland returns from July 30 through August 31, 2026; however, the following will be delayed until after September 1:

• Acknowledgments

• Return processing

• Processing of payments submitted with returns

Maryland will record the date each submission is received. You should retain all transmission and payment records during this time.

For more information, visit the Maryland Tax Connect – Individual Taxpayers page.