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Baseball is Back! Jul 23, 2020

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Opening Day is here. We step away from our usual tax talk to focus on America’s pastime. Batting leadoff is Len Foxwell, Comptroller Franchot’s chief of staff and a Washington Nationals megafan (03:25). On deck is Jennifer Grondahl, a top Baltimore Orioles executive (28:43). In the 3-hole is Ben McDonald, the No. 1 selection in the 1989 MLB Draft and a current O’s broadcaster (43:09). And hitting cleanup is Jon Meoli, the Orioles beat writer for the Baltimore Sun (59:38).

Maryland Tax Deadlines Jul 08, 2020

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With the extended tax deadline of July 15 fast approaching, we talk with Gary White, Director of the Taxpayer Services Division, and Wayne Green, Director of the Revenue Administration Division to answer all your tax questions. What returns are due? Can you still file for an extension? How can you reach our office with any questions? We’re then joined by co-owner of Dan’s Taphouse in Boonsboro, Maryland, Charlotte Aufdem-Brinke, to share her story of how the restaurant is surviving COVID-19 and her decision to vocally support the Black Lives Matter movement. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.

COMPASS - The New Tax Management System Jun 22, 2020

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The Comptroller’s Office is about to launch a new, state-of-the-art tax management system called Compass. What is it and how will it help make filing and managing your taxes easier? We talk with Robin Aro, Compass Program Manager, and Porter Ledford, program manager for the contractor implementing the Compass system, to get an overview. Later, we’re joined by Sam Hanson, manager of the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has forced changes to the beloved Sunday market and how both vendors and shoppers have responded. And, we close with our recurring segment with Sam and Alan sharing “The Best Thing We Saw This Week.”

Unclaimed Property Jun 08, 2020

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Is the state holding money that might be owed to you? We talk with Jason Sobel, director of the Unclaimed Property Section, to get the lowdown on how to search and make a claim, and some other fun tidbits about this program that returns millions of dollars to Marylanders every year. Later, we talk with Erin Cermak, founder and CEO of Revolution Event Design and Production, based in Baltimore, which is unveiling a line of social distancing products for the COVID-19 environment, including their “bumper tables,” which has received global media coverage. Lastly, we share Comptroller Franchot’s remarks on the awful killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the ensuing protests demanding justice and systemic changes that have swept the country.

BRE Breakdown and Donating DJ May 26, 2020

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Maryland, we go deep on the economic impact with Bureau of Revenue Estimates Director Andy Schaufele. We also talked with an Ellicott City DJ who turned an effort to entertain his young kids into a repeat dance party that has raised more than $1 million in donations to charities and first responders. To close the show, Alan and Sam kick off our new recurring feature, “The Best Thing I Saw This Week.”

Welcome to Revenews May 13, 2020

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Revenews is produced by the Office of Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot to bring you the latest tax and financial news, as well as a closer look at the people, places and organizations that make Maryland special.

In the opening episode we discuss how COVID-19 has had an affect on tax season and local businesses. We talk with our first guest, none other than the Comptroller of Maryland Peter Franchot, and we talk with Biermi co-founders Brian O’Connor and Brendan O'Leary.

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