Do I need to submit a Maryland form 510 if my pass through entity made no income for the filing year?

[stealthsky]

I have been in the start-up phase of my pass-through entity and did not make any income through the entity in 2018. I received a notification that I had to file the MD form 510 to stay compliant; however, I also was informed that I don't need to file because I made no income. Do I need to file? And if so, what exactly do I have to put to tell the state that I made no money?

[Cindy0H]

Yes, you do need to file the Maryland form 510. This is what Maryland states:

Every Maryland pass-through entity must file a return on Form 510, even if it has no income or the entity is inactive. You will enter a lot of zeros on this form.

The good news is that you can complete it online:

https://forms.marylandtaxes.gov/current_forms/510.pdf

Here are the instructions:

https://forms.marylandtaxes.gov/current_forms/PTE_Booklet.pdf

File Form 510 by the 15th day of the 4th month following the close of the tax year or period. The return must be filed with the Comptroller of Maryland, Revenue Administration Division, 110 Carroll Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21411-30001.

You may file your Maryland Corporation or Pass-Through Entity returns electronically using the Modernized e-File method of Federal/State 1120/1065 filing. For more information, contact our e-File Help Desk at 410- 260-7753 or visit www.marylandtaxes.gov

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