Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Military Retirement Income (Keep Our Heroes Home Act)
Sponsor: SpeakerCommittee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - IncomeStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Increasing the amount of a certain subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for certain military retirement income received by individuals under the age of 55 years to $12,500 and individuals at least 55 years of age to $20,000 during the taxable year for certain military service; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.
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Testimony (16)
MGA witness listFAV 15FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Church, John | AARP Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Niemeyer, Carl | Bernward Mechanical and Construction Solutions | Oral |
| FAV | Popham, Brysonlobbyist | Bryson F. Popham, P.A. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fleming, Heidi | Captain | Oral |
| FAV | Dragics, DAVIDlobbyist | Ft. George G. Meade Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dent, Gloria | Genergi Logistics LLC | Oral |
| FAV | Kraska, MJ | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Griffin, Andrewlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Finn, Robert | Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs | Position only |
| FAV | Moore, Wes | Maryland Governor | Oral |
| FAV | Roberts, MAJ (RET) Emmett | Maryland Veterans Chamber of Commerce | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kemerer, Hannibal | Office of Attorney General | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Woods, Anthony | Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Oral |
| FAV | Guy, James Randy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Speaker, Speaker | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Kinnally, Kevin | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPopham, BrysonBryson F. Popham, P.A.Registered for: Agency Insurance Company of Maryland; Agency Services, Inc.; Army Alliance; Bryson F. Popham P.A.; Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Baltimore (BOMA); CVS Health…
FAVDragics, DAVIDFt. George G. Meade Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)Registered for: Maryland Military Coalition
FAVGriffin, AndrewMaryland Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Alliance to Prevent Legionnaire's Disease; American Subcontractors Association of Baltimore; Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park; Associated Utility Contractors of Maryland; Experience Prince George's; Howard County Chamber of Commerce…