Maryland
Withholding – Change to Prince George County Tax Rate
The Comptroller of
Maryland
, Revenue
Administration Division announced that the
Maryland
withholding tables will not change
for wages paid on or after January 1, 2009. However, the county tax rate for
Prince
George
will be changing to the 3.2% tables beginning
January 1, 2009. The 2009 Percentage Method Tables can be found on
the Agency’s website, <click
here>. As noted on the website, click on the jurisdiction where
the employee lives to find the proper withholding calculation.
Frequently Asked
Questions
How do I know if I'm affected?
You may be affected if you currently withhold
Maryland
income taxes from employee’s wages or have a valid Maryland Registration Number and have employees who are
subject to the Prince George County Tax Rate.
When should I change the County tax rate for
Prince George
to 3.2% in QuickPayroll?
Since the
Maryland
County
tax rates are entered manually in QuickPayroll, you should change the County
tax rate in QuickPayroll on or after January
1, 2009.
Note: If you
are creating paychecks in December 2008 for paychecks dated on or after January
1, 2009, you should change the County tax rate prior to creating your
paychecks.
What steps do I need to take next?
Once you are ready to change your County tax rate
for
Prince George
to 3.2% for 2009, take the following steps:
- From the List menu, select Employees. Double click on an employee who is subject
to Prince George County Tax.
- Click on the Payroll
Info tab.
- Then click on
the Taxes tab.
- Then click on
the State tab.
- Enter the 2009
Prince George County Tax Rate of 3.2% in the County % Rate box.
- Click OK
twice.
- Be sure to
change the county tax rate for all employees who are subject to the Prince
George County Tax Rate.
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