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# Maryland Moves 4 Billion Tax Records Into New Portal
- URL: https://www.theamericanquorum.com/state-news-maryland-2026-09-25-a/
- Published: 2026-09-25T12:28:21.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T12:28:21.000Z
- Description: Maryland has moved more than 4 billion tax records into its new individual tax portal, replacing active use of the aging iFile system while directing residents to one platform for returns, payments, balances and notices.
- Author: News Desk
- Tags: Tech, Maryland

Maryland has moved more than 4 billion tax records into Maryland Tax Connect, completing the largest stage of a multiyear replacement for state tax systems that were more than 30 years old. The Comptroller's Office said the [individual portal](https://www.marylandcomptroller.gov/individualtaxhub.html?ref=theamericanquorum.com) went live Sept. 1 after a migration effort totaling about 2.6 million staff hours.

The change puts individual income-tax accounts on the same online platform already used for business taxes and other state obligations. Maryland Tax Connect now handles personal income-tax filings, payments, account balances, notices and correspondence. The office's [portal guide](https://services.marylandcomptroller.gov/taxes/en/maryland-tax-connect-portal-information?id=kb%5Farticle%5Fview&sysparm%5Farticle=KB0010001&ref=theamericanquorum.com) says all individuals and businesses should use the system for online transactions with the comptroller.

For taxpayers, the most visible change is the retirement of iFile as an active filing and payment service. The old [iFile page](https://interactive.marylandtaxes.gov/individuals/indivlogin/?ref=theamericanquorum.com) is now read-only and directs users to Maryland Tax Connect for new returns and payments. That makes the transition more than a redesigned website: it changes where residents file, track balances and communicate with the state.

People can create an account to see their tax history and manage ongoing matters, but registration is not required for every task. The comptroller's [individual FAQ](https://services.marylandcomptroller.gov/taxes/en/maryland-tax-connect-frequently-asked-questions-for-individuals?id=kb%5Farticle%5Fview&sysparm%5Farticle=KB0010219&ref=theamericanquorum.com) says guest users may file an individual return or make a payment without signing in. An account adds access to notices, balances and secure messages, along with tools for managing payment plans and authorizations.

The launch does not make every service immediately available. The FAQ says individual account transcripts are not initially offered through the portal, and some less common forms still require other filing methods. Those limits matter for residents who need historical documentation or specialized submissions: the new system is now the primary channel, but it does not yet replace every tax-office interaction.

The state also advises taxpayers with payments previously scheduled through iFile that those transactions were carried into the new system. Users should verify an existing payment before initiating another one, reducing the risk of a duplicate debit during the transition. Maryland Tax Connect accepts bank-account payments and card payments, although card transactions can involve processing fees.

The Comptroller's Office is offering monthly webinars on the individual portal and maintains telephone and online help channels. The portal itself is free to use. Residents registering for an account need information that allows the system to match them to state records, while tax professionals can request authorization to manage client accounts.

The practical test will be whether the consolidated platform shortens routine transactions and reduces reliance on aging systems without creating access problems for people accustomed to iFile. The shift applies statewide, so residents and tax preparers face the same change regardless of county. For now, Maryland residents filing or paying state taxes online should begin at Maryland Tax Connect and use the comptroller's published guidance to confirm which functions are available.