Mailed W2 Information
The IRS requires W2's to be mailed out by January 31st. After this date, you may request a duplicate form by calling the Central Payroll Bureau at 410-260-7964 or 888-674-0019. Central Payroll will accept requests for duplicate W-2s beginning February 1st.
Electronic W2 Information
Most employees can print their W2s from the State of Maryland’s online payroll website.
If you are a new user, you will need to sign up. You will need the UMBC Agency Code (360231) and your last paycheck/pay advice number (only pay stubs issued within the last 8 weeks can be used). This information can be obtain by the departmental payroll preparer via the final gross pay report or review paycheck in the PeopleSoft system.
Employees who have terminated more than 8 weeks prior, lived in more than one state during the year, will receive a corrected W2, or will be receiving a 1042S (Non-Resident Aliens for Tax Purposes) cannot use the online service and must call the Central Payroll Bureau directly.
Your 2020 W-2 What You Need to Know
To better understand your W-2 click on the link below under W2's there is a section for explanation of your W2.
Questions About your W-2
Any additional in depth tax questions or concerns should be directed to the following;
Comptroller of Maryland's Taxpayer Service (410) 260-7980 or
(800) MD-TAXES is available 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. From February
1 to April 15, 2020, hours are extended 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (except State Holidays).
Email your tax questions to Comptroller of Maryland’s Taxpayer
Service taxhelp@comp.state.md.us. Please include your name, address and last 4-digits of Social Security Number to generate a quick response to your inquiry.
For federal filing questions, please call IRS (800) 829-1040
Please be aware that the Central Payroll Bureau, MD taxpayer Services, and the IRS are working on a limited schedule and may have delayed processing time.