TT-45 – Updated wholesaler reporting forms
Understand updates to Form 608-3 and what must be included in your quarterly report
Maryland has updated the quarterly reporting form for cigarette and roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco sales. Wholesalers must begin using the revised form and provide more detailed manufacturer and sales information.
What you need to know
- Use the revised Form 608-3 starting with second quarter 2005
- Reports are due July 21, 2005 for that quarter
- Submit a separate form for each manufacturer
- Provide detailed manufacturer, supplier, and importer information
Who This Applies To
Licensed tobacco wholesalers in Maryland
What Changed
- Form COM/ATTB-608-3 has been revised
- Additional fields and reporting details are now required
- More detailed manufacturer and sales data must be included
Previous Requirement
- Older version of Form 608-3 required less detailed information
- Did not include all current fields and breakdowns
Requirements / Process / Rules
- Stop using old Form COM/ATTB-608-3
- Begin using the revised form
For each report:
- Enter the report year
- Select the reporting quarter
- Submit a separate form for each manufacturer
Provide the following information:
- Manufacturer name and address
- Supplier name and address
- First importer name and address (if applicable)
Report cigarette sales:
- Totals in packs
- Break down by pack size
- Calculate totals by manufacturer
Report RYO tobacco:
- Totals in equivalent sticks
- Calculate totals by manufacturer
- Enter totals on line 11 for both cigarettes and RYO
- Include printed name of the signer along with signature
What Is Now Required
- Use the revised form for all applicable filings
- Provide detailed manufacturer-level reporting
- Ensure all required fields are complete
Effective Date
- Applies to second quarter 2005 reporting (April–June 2005)
- Report due July 21, 2005
What This Means for Businesses
- You must update your reporting process to use the new form
- You must collect more detailed supplier and manufacturer data
- You must ensure calculations and totals are accurate
- You must submit separate forms for each manufacturer
Important Notes
- These changes support Maryland’s participation in the Master Settlement Agreement
- Incomplete or incorrect forms may delay processing or trigger review
Need Help?
For questions about these reporting requirements, contact the Maryland Comptroller’s Office: 410-260-7980