Maryland 2022 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB404

Introduced
1/24/22  

Caption

Working Marylanders Tax Relief Act of 2022

Impact

The implications of SB404 center on its potential to alleviate financial burdens for qualifying Maryland residents, particularly those relying on earnings that place them within the low-income bracket. By allowing a higher percentage of the federal earned income tax credit to be considered for State tax purposes, residents could essentially receive a higher refund back from their state taxes. This could have a significant positive effect on household incomes for those individuals, thus influencing local economies and overall state economic health.

Summary

Senate Bill 404, known as the Working Marylanders Tax Relief Act of 2022, aims to amend provisions concerning the Maryland earned income tax credit. The bill proposes that starting from a designated taxable year, the percentage of the federal earned income tax credit utilized to determine the Maryland tax refund for individuals would be altered, aiming to provide greater financial relief to residents. By adjusting these percentages, the bill seeks to enhance the economic support available to low-income working Marylanders, thus fostering greater economic equity within the state.

Contention

Discussions surrounding SB404 reflect notable contention primarily over concerns regarding fiscal responsibility and the sustainability of tax credits. Supporters argue that increasing the state tax relief for low-income earners will stimulate consumer spending and strengthen local economies, while critics tend to caution against the potential long-term impacts on state revenue. They express worries that expanding tax credits could lead to budgetary constraints, ultimately affecting funding for essential public services.

Companion Bills

MD HB422

Crossfiled Working Marylanders Tax Relief Act of 2022

Previously Filed As

MD HB422

Working Marylanders Tax Relief Act of 2022

MD SB1992

Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2023

MD AB91

Income taxation: Loophole Closure and Small Business and Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2019.

MD SB552

Family Prosperity Act of 2023

MD HB547

Family Prosperity Act of 2023

MD HB7024

Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

MD SB391

Economic Development - More Jobs for Marylanders Program - Extension and Alterations

MD HB2927

All-Americans Tax Relief Act of 2025

MD HB337

Income Tax – Capital Gains, Dividends, and Foreign–Derived Intangible Income – Alterations (Investing in Marylanders Act of 2023)

MD HB1014

Fair Share for Maryland Act of 2025

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