About Claim for Refund of Tax Erroneously Paid
Allows a taxpayer to request a refund of inheritance, collateral inheritance, penalty, or executor/administrator commission taxes erroneously paid to the Register of Wills.
When you'd use it: When a claimant has overpaid estate-related taxes to the Register of Wills office and seeks reimbursement of the erroneous payment.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Claim for Refund of Tax Erroneously Paid is published as a PDF by the Maryland courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: registers.maryland.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Claim for Refund of Tax Erroneously Paid in Maryland
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Claim for Refund of Tax Erroneously Paid (RW 1140) when when a claimant has overpaid estate-related taxes to the Register of Wills office and seeks reimbursement of the erroneous payment. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Maryland probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Claim for Refund of Tax Erroneously Paid carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Claim for Refund of Tax Erroneously Paid to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Maryland county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).