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Tax Court reports backlog surge; clerks cite postponements and antiquated case system
Summary
The Maryland Tax Court told the Public Safety and Administration Subcommittee that appeals rose sharply in FY24, leaving a clearance rate below target; the court seeks options to modernize case management and allow online submissions to reduce processing time.
David Perpert, presenting the Department of Legislative Services analysis of the Maryland Tax Court, told the subcommittee that "about 1100 appeals were filed with the tax court in fiscal 2024," an increase of roughly 50% from the prior year, and that the clearance rate was 72% compared with a 90% goal.
Why it matters: the Tax Court provides administrative review for property, assessment and tax disputes. A growing backlog and a low clearance rate lengthen resolution times for taxpayers and taxing authorities.
Perpert said the court's…
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