Tax - Fees for Electronic Filing of Tax Documents - Prohibition (Free Filing Act of 2023)
Sponsor: Jessica Feldmark (District 12A)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Taxes - MiscellaneousStatus: Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Ways and Means) (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a tax return preparer or software company from charging a separate fee for the electronic filing of certain tax documents; and establishing a civil penalty of $500 for a first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent violation of the Act.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Dews, Christopherlobbyist | JOTF | Position only |
| FAV | Dews, Christopherlobbyist | JOTF | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Feldmark, Delegate Feldmarklegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Bohle, Matthew | RWL | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Halpern, MB | Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA) | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Hayes, Justin | Comptroller of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVDews, ChristopherJOTFRegistered for: Advance Maryland Education Fund; Beyond Impact; Center for Urban Families; Dews & Associates; Out for Justice, Inc.; REFORM Alliance…
FAVDews, ChristopherJOTFRegistered for: Advance Maryland Education Fund; Beyond Impact; Center for Urban Families; Dews & Associates; Out for Justice, Inc.; REFORM Alliance…