502B: Maryland Dependents Information (2024)
Maryland · Comptroller of Maryland · Used for tax years 2024
Maryland Form 502B reports dependents' information and is attached to Form 502, 505 or 515. It lists each dependent's name, Social Security number, relationship and date of birth, includes checkboxes for age 65 or over and lack of health care coverage, and totals dependent exempt
Who files this form
For tax year 2024, Form 502B is used to list dependents and total dependent exemptions. It is an attachment to Maryland Form 502, 505, or 515.
What you'll need
Have the following information ready:
- Your name and Social Security number, and your spouse's name and Social Security number for the spouse fields.
- Each dependent's first name, middle initial, last name, Social Security number, and relationship to you.
- Each dependent's date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format.
- Whether each dependent is age 65 or over.
- Whether each dependent lacks health care coverage.
You will also need the Maryland Form 502, 505, or 515 to which you are attaching Form 502B.
How to file
Attach Form 502B to Maryland Form 502, 505, or 515.
On the summary, enter the total number of Regular boxes checked on line 1 and the total number of age 65 or over boxes checked on line 2. Add those amounts on line 3. Enter that total on line (C) of the Exemptions area of Form 502, 505, or 515.
The provided form does not give a mailing address or e-filing instructions.
Common mistakes
- Do not leave a dependent's date of birth blank. The form requires it for every individual listed.
- If a dependent is age 65 or over, check both box 4, Regular, and box 5, 65 or over.
- Print using blue or black ink only.
- Remember to attach Form 502B to Form 502, 505, or 515 and transfer the summary line 3 total to line (C) of that form's Exemptions area.
Questions people ask
Which return does Form 502B go with?
Attach it to Maryland Form 502, 505, or 515.
What if my dependent is age 65 or over?
Check both box 4, Regular, and box 5, 65 or over. Count the checked boxes in the corresponding summary totals.
Do I need to provide every dependent's date of birth?
Yes. The form requires a date of birth for each individual listed, in MM/DD/YYYY format.
What if a dependent does not have health care coverage?
Check the box labeled for a dependent who does not have health care coverage.