Category: Comptroller Franchot’s Announcements

Comptroller Franchot to Participate in Student Discussion and Tour of Towson University WHO:             Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT:           Comptroller Franchot will visit Towson University Tuesday afternoon to participate in an informal roundtable discussion with students and to tour the campus. The Comptroller will see a new science building and College of Health Professions projects. The […]

Comptroller Franchot to Spend Day in Crisfield WHO:             Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT:          Comptroller Franchot will tour the City of Crisfield today to see local businesses and ongoing projects. Following a brief meet and greet at the Crisfield Chamber of Commerce, the Comptroller will be led on a downtown walking tour to visit several locally-owned […]

Comptroller Franchot Warns Maryland Taxpayers of New Phishing Scam to Steal Identities Taxpayers Advised to Not Open Links or Respond to Messages ANNAPOLIS, Md. (April 6, 2016) – With the 2016 tax filing deadline less than two weeks away, Comptroller Peter Franchot warns taxpayers to stay vigilant and safeguard their personal information by being alert […]

Comptroller Franchot to Visit New Town High School, Honor Area Business WHO:             Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT:          Comptroller Franchot will visit New Town High School today to speak to American Government classes about the state budget process, his role and responsibilities as Comptroller and his view of Maryland’s financial standing. The discussion provides students with […]

Less Than Two Weeks to Go Until April 18 Tax Filing Day Deadline Comptroller Franchot Urges Maryland Taxpayers to E-File for Quick Refunds;  Use Checklist to Help Prevent Errors and Delays ANNAPOLIS, Md. (April 5, 2016) – With the tax-filing deadline fast approaching, Comptroller Peter Franchot asks taxpayers who have yet to file to take advantage […]

Comptroller Franchot Stops Processing Returns at Four More Private Tax Preparers For Fifth Time this Tax Season, Comptroller Acts to Stop Suspicious Returns ANNAPOLIS, Md. (April 4, 2016) – Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced that, effective immediately, he has suspended processing electronic and paper tax returns from four additional private tax preparers, bringing the total […]

Comptroller Franchot to Visit New Town High School, Honor Two Area Businesses WHO:             Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT:           Comptroller Franchot will visit New Town High School Tuesday to speak to American Government classes about the state budget process, his role and responsibilities as Comptroller and his view of Maryland’s financial standing. The discussion provides students […]

Comptroller Franchot to Present Proclamation to Environmental Education Center in Kent County Students Take Part in Free Environmental and Agro-Ecology Program at State Park WHO:             Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT:          Comptroller Franchot will present a proclamation today to Wayne Gilchrest, director of the Sassafras Environmental Education Center (SEEC) in Kennedyville, recognizing the center’s efforts to […]

Comptroller to Speak at Vietnam Veterans Legislative Day Ceremony WHO:             Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT:          Comptroller Franchot will attend and give remarks today at the AARP/Department of Defense Vietnam Veterans Legislative Day in Annapolis. Franchot will thank veterans for their service to our nation and discuss the importance of helping those who fight for our […]

Comptroller Franchot to Present Proclamation to Environmental Education Center in Kent County Students Take Part in Free Environmental and Agro-Ecology Program at State Park WHO:             Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT:          Comptroller Franchot will present a proclamation to Wayne Gilchrest, director of the Sassafras Environmental Education Center (SEEC) in Kennedyville, recognizing the center’s efforts to provide […]

Franchot to Testify Before Senate Committees Today on Taxpayer Protection Act Comptroller’s Legislative Priority Passed House of Delegates by Overwhelming Margin WHO:             Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT:          Comptroller Franchot will testify today before a joint hearing of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee on the Taxpayer Protection Act (TPA) […]

Comptroller to Speak at Vietnam Veterans Legislative Day Ceremony WHO:             Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT:          Comptroller Franchot will attend and give remarks Thursday at the AARP/Department of Defense Vietnam Veterans Legislative Day in Annapolis. Franchot will thank veterans for their service to our nation and discuss the importance of helping those who fight for our […]