In response to the major flood that devastated Historic Ellicott City, Comptroller Franchot announced a 30-day tax filing extension for businesses that were affected or incurred damages from the storm. Businesses have until September 19th to file business-related taxes that are due in August, and penalties and interests will be waived for taxpayers who file their taxes by the extended due date. To learn more about the tax filing extension, click here. To learn more about how you can help Ellicott City residents and businesses, please click here. 

Comptroller Franchot visited communities throughout Baltimore City to participate in National Night Out parties, cookouts, and gatherings. The Comptroller thanked police officers, firefighters, and first responders for their valor and sacrifice.  He also saluted organizers and community leaders for planning festivities that strengthen trust and relationships between residents and those who protect and serve. To learn more about National Night Out, please click here. 

Franchot invites DNC Chairwoman to visit Cambridge 

Comptroller Franchot sent a letter to Interim DNC Chairwoman Donna Brazile inviting her to visit Cambridge after a high-ranking staffer made a disparaging comment about the historic Eastern Shore town. The Comptroller, who has repeatedly visited Cambridge during his nearly decade of service as the state's chief fiscal officer, noted that "Cambridge is on the rise and has made tremendous strides in rebuilding its economy" after being hit hard by the Great Recession. To read the Comptroller's letter to the Chairwoman, click here. 

Comptroller Franchot presented the 2016 Comptroller's Cup to Old Westminster Winery, a Carroll County wine producer that won this year's Best in Show award for their 2014 Malbec. The annual contest, held by the Maryland Wineries Association in June, also recognized 7 wineries across the State for Best in Category awards. At the award ceremony, the Comptroller thanked wineries for the economic activity they generate for the State, and for adopting natural conservation practices in their vineyards. As the state's chief alcohol regulator, the Comptroller also pledged his continued commitment to working with stakeholders to grow Maryland's burgeoning wine industry. For the full list of this year's awardees, please click here.