Under the penalty of perjury, I further certify that I am entitled to the number of withholding allowances claimed on line 1 above, or if claiming exemption 

from withholding, that I am entitled to claim the exempt status on whichever line(s) I completed.

Employee’s signature Date

Employer’s name and address including ZIP code (For employer use only) Federal Employer Identification Number

1. Total number of exemptions you are claiming not to exceed line f in Personal Exemption Worksheet on page 2.  . . . . . . . . 

2. Additional withholding per pay period under agreement with employer.. . . . . . . . . 

3. I claim exemption from withholding because I do not expect to owe Maryland tax. See instructions above and check boxes that apply. 

a. Last year I did not owe any Maryland income tax and had a right to a full refund of all income tax withheld and 

b. This year I do not expect to owe any Maryland income tax and expect to have the right to a full refund of all income tax withheld.

(This includes seasonal and student employees whose annual income will be below the minimum filing requirements).

If both a and b apply, enter year applicable _____________ (year effective) Enter “EXEMPT” here  . . . . . . . . 

4. I claim exemption from withholding because I am domiciled in one of the following states. Check state that applies.

 District of Columbia Virginia West Virginia

I further certify that I do not maintain a place of abode in Maryland as described in the instructions above. Enter “EXEMPT” here.  . . . . . . . . 

5. I claim exemption from Maryland state withholding because I am domiciled in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and I do not

maintain a place of abode in Maryland as described in the instructions on Form MW507. Enter “EXEMPT” here.. . . . . . . . . 

6. I claim exemption from Maryland local tax because I live in a local Pennysylvania jurisdiction within York or Adams counties. 

Enter “EXEMPT” here and on line 4 of Form MW507.. . . . . . . . . 

7. I claim exemption from Maryland local tax because I live in a local Pennsylvania jurisdiction that does not impose an earnings or income

tax on Maryland residents. Enter “EXEMPT” here and on line 4 of Form MW507.  . . . . . . . . 

8. I certify that I am a legal resident of the state of ____________ and am not subject to Maryland withholding because l meet the requirements set forth under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, as amended by the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act. Enter “EXEMPT” here.. . .  8. ________

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FORM

MW507

Employee’s Maryland Withholding Exemption Certificate

FORM

MW507

Print full name Social Security Number

Street Address, City, State, ZIP County of residence (Nonresidents enter Maryland county (or Baltimore City) where you are employed.)

 Single Married (surviving spouse or unmarried Head of Household) Rate Married, but withhold at Single rate

Purpose. Complete Form MW507 so that your employer can withhold the correct 

Maryland income tax from your pay. Consider completing a new Form MW507 

each year and when your personal or financial situation changes. 

Basic Instructions. Enter on line 1 below, the number of personal exemptions 

you will claim on your tax return. However, if you wish to claim more exemptions, 

or if your adjusted gross income will be more than $100,000 if you are filing 

single or married filing separately ($150,000, if you are filing jointly or as head 

of household), you must complete the Personal Exemption Worksheet on page 

2. Complete the Personal Exemption Worksheet on page 2 to further adjust your 

Maryland withholding based on itemized deductions, and certain other expenses 

that exceed your standard deduction and are not being claimed at another job or 

by your spouse. However, you may claim fewer (or zero) exemptions. 

Additional withholding per pay period under agreement with employer. If 

you are not having enough tax withheld, you may ask your employer to withhold 

more by entering an additional amount on line 2. 

Exemption from withholding. You may be entitled to claim an exemption from 

the withholding of Maryland income tax if: 

a. Last year you did not owe any Maryland Income tax and had a right to a full 

refund of any tax withheld; AND, 

b. This year you do not expect to owe any Maryland income tax and expect to have 

a right to a full refund of all income tax withheld. 

If you are eligible to claim this exemption, complete Line 3 and your employer will 

not withhold Maryland income tax from your wages. 

Students and Seasonal Employees whose annual income will be below the minimum filing requirements should claim exemption from withholding. This provides 

more income throughout the year and avoids the necessity of filing a Maryland 

income tax return.

Certification of nonresidence in the State of Maryland. Complete Line 4. This 

line is to be completed by residents of the District of Columbia, Virginia or West 

Virginia who are employed in Maryland and who do not maintain a place of abode 

in Maryland for 183 days or more. 

Residents of Pennsylvania who are employed in Maryland and who do not maintain 

a place of abode in Maryland for 183 days or more, should complete line 5 to exempt themselves from the state portion of the withholding tax. These employees 

are still liable for withholding tax at the rate in effect for the Maryland county in 

which they are employed, unless they qualify for an exemption on either line 6 or 

line 7. Pennsylvania residents of York and Adams counties may claim an exemption from the local withholding tax by completing line 6. Pennsylvania residents 

living in other local jurisdictions which do not impose an earnings or income tax 

on Maryland residents may claim an exemption by completing line 7. Employees 

qualifying for exemption under 6 or 7, should also write “EXEMPT” on line 4.

Line 4 is NOT to be used by residents of other states who are working in Maryland, 

because such persons are liable for Maryland income tax and withholding from 

their wages is required.

If you are domiciled in the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania or Virginia and maintain a place of abode in Maryland for 183 days or more, you become a statutory 

resident of Maryland and you are required to file a resident return with Maryland 

reporting your total income. You must apply to your domicile state for any tax 

credit to which you may be entitled under the reciprocal provisions of the law. If 

you are domiciled in West Virginia, you are not required to pay Maryland income 

tax on wage or salary income, regardless of the length of time you may have 

spent in Maryland. 

Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, as amended by the Military Spouses 

Residency Relief Act, you may be exempt from Maryland income tax on your 

wages if (i) your spouse is a member of the armed forces present in Maryland in 

compliance with military orders; (ii) you are present in Maryland solely to be with 

your spouse; and (iii) you maintain your domicile in another state. If you claim 

exemption under the SCRA enter your state of domicile (legal residence) on Line 

8; enter “EXEMPT” in the box to the right on Line 8; and attach a copy of your 

spousal military identification card to Form MW507. In addition, you must also 

complete and attach Form MW507M.

Duties and responsibilities of employer. Retain this certificate with your records. You are required to submit a copy of this certificate and accompanying 

attachments to the Compliance Division, Compliance Programs Section, 301 West 

Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, when received if: 

1. You have any reason to believe this certificate is incorrect; 

2. The employee claims more than 10 exemptions; 

3. The employee claims an exemption from withholding because he/she had no 

tax liability for the preceding tax year, expects to incur no tax liability this year 

and the wages are expected to exceed $200 a week; 

4. The employee claims an exemption from withholding on the basis of nonresidence; or 

5. The employee claims an exemption from withholding under the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act. 

Upon receipt of any exemption certificate (Form MW507), the Compliance Division 

will make a determination and notify you if a change is required.

Once a certificate is revoked by the Comptroller, the employer must send any new 

certificate from the employee to the Comptroller for approval before implementing 

the new certificate.

If an employee claims exemption under 3 above, a new exemption certificate must 

be filed by February 15th of the following year. 

Duties and responsibilities of employee. If, on any day during the calendar 

year, the number of withholding exemptions that the employee is entitled to claim 

is less than the number of exemptions claimed on the withholding exemption certificate in effect, the employee must file a new withholding exemption certificate 

with the employer within 10 days after the change occurs.
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MW507

page 2

Line 1

a. Multiply the number of your personal exemptions by the value of each exemption from the table below. 

(Generally the value of your exemption will be $3,200; however, if your federal adjusted gross income is 

expected to be over $100,000, the value of your exemption may be reduced. Do not claim any personal 

exemptions you currently claim at another job, or any exemptions being claimed by your spouse.

To qualify as your dependent, you must be entitled to an exemption for the dependent on your federal 

income tax return for the corresponding tax year. NOTE: Dependent taxpayers may not claim themselves as 

an exemption.. . . . . . . . .

b. Multiply the number of additional exemptions you are claiming for dependents age 65 or over by the value of 

each exemption from the table below.. . . . . . . . .

c. Enter the estimated amount of your itemized deductions (excluding state and local income taxes) that 

exceed the amount of your standard deduction, alimony payments, allowable childcare expenses, qualified 

retirement contributions, business losses and employee business expenses for the year. Do not claim any 

additional amounts you currently claim at another job or any amounts being claimed by your spouse.

NOTE: Standard deduction allowance is 15% of Maryland adjusted gross income with a minimum of $1,600 

and a maximum of $2,400.. . . . . . . . .

d. Enter $1,000 for additional exemptions for taxpayer and/or spouse age 65 or over and/or blind.. . . . . . . . .

e. Add total of lines a through d.. . . . . . . . .

f. Divide the amount on line e by $3,200. Drop any fraction. Do not round up. This is the maximum

number of exemptions you may claim for withholding tax purposes.  . . . . . . . .

Personal Exemptions Worksheet

If your federal AGI is

If you will file your tax return

Single or Married Filing Separately 

Your Exemption is

Joint, Head of Household

or Qualifying Widow(er)

Your Exemption is

$100,000 or less $3,200 $3,200

Over But not over

$100,000 $125,000 $1,600 $3,200

$125,000 $150,000 $800 $3,200

$150,000 $175,000 $0 $1,600

$175,000 $200,000 $0 $800

 In excess of $200,000 $0 $0

FEDERAL PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION

Social Security numbers must be included. The mandatory disclosure of your Social Security number is 

authorized by the provisions set forth in the Tax-General Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Such 

numbers are used primarily to administer and enforce the individual income tax laws and to exchange 

income tax information with the Internal Revenue Service, other states and other tax officials of this state. 

Information furnished to other agencies or persons shall be used solely for the purpose of administering tax 

laws or the specific laws administered by the person having statutory right to obtain it.