If you have undisputed tax liabilities or unpaid business taxes, the Maryland Comptroller has the authority to place a hold on your professional or driver's license. This hold remains in effect until you've paid or resolved your state tax debt. Let's look at what you can do in this situation and the three ways you can get your license back.

Which Licenses Can Be Suspended?

Several agencies in Maryland are required to check your state tax status before allowing you to renew your license. These agencies include:

• Comptroller of Maryland
• Clerks of the Circuit Court
• Maryland Department of Labor
• Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Motor Vehicle Administration
• Department of Natural Resources
• Department of the Environment

If your license is issued by any of these state departments, it might get a hold placed on it due to your outstanding tax liability. You can contact these departments or agencies for more information, but the only way to get the hold removed will be to deal with your taxes.

How to Get Your License Hold Removed

1. Pay the tax bill: The hold on your license will be released once you pay.
2. Negotiate the tax debt: If you're unable to pay the full amount at once, you can enroll in a verified payment plan.
3. Contest what you owe: You can appeal the state's assessment if you disagree with the amount you owe.

If you choose to negotiate or contest your Maryland tax bill, you should strongly consider getting help from a Maryland tax attorney. At Gabaie & Associates, LLC, we help business owners and individual taxpayers deal with state and federal tax issues. We can negotiate with the state on your behalf and help ensure your payment plan is suited to your financial situation. We can also prepare the appeal you'll need to file if you want to contest the state's tax assessment and get your license back.

Call (410) 358-1500 or send us your information via our confidential contact form, and we'll set up a consultation with you.