SB 344

Withdrawn

Income Tax - Caregiver Tax Credit

Sponsor: Joanne C. Benson (District 24)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - IncomeStatus: Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation; Withdrawn (as of Nov 9, 2023)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Allowing certain caregivers a credit against the State income tax equal to 30% of the qualified expenses paid or incurred that exceed $2,000; providing that qualified expenses are those paid or incurred for goods and services that relate directly to the care or support of an immediate family member who is at least 18 years of age and requires assistance with one or more daily activities; etc.

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Testimony (13)

MGA witness list

FAV 12FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments

Position	Witness	Organization	Testimony
FAV	Kalla, Karen	AARP Maryland	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Snyder, Abigaillobbyist	Baltimore Jewish Council	Written (PDF)
FAV	London, Rachel	Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council	Written (PDF)
FAV	Krienke, Janelobbyist	Maryland Hospital Association	Written (PDF)
FAV	Restall, Isabel	The Public Justice Center	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Siri, Michellelobbyist	The Women's Law Center of Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	(MD), State of Maryland	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Eastman, Jennifer	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Fink, Nelda	Individual	Position only
FAV	Kolp, Ande	Individual	Oral
FAV	Senator Benson, Senator Bensonlegislator	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Wiseman, Beth	Individual	Written (PDF)
FWA	Crespo, Virginialobbyist	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)

Organizations on record

AARP MarylandFAV 1

Baltimore Jewish CouncilFAV 1

Maryland Developmental Disabilities CouncilFAV 1

Maryland Hospital AssociationFAV 1

The Public Justice CenterFAV 1

The Women's Law Center of MarylandFAV 1

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVSnyder, AbigailBaltimore Jewish CouncilRegistered for: Baltimore Jewish Council

FAVKrienke, JaneMaryland Hospital AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Hospital Association

FAVSiri, MichelleThe Women's Law Center of MarylandRegistered for: Maryland Legal Services Corporation; Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc.

FWACrespo, VirginiaRegistered for: Maryland Retired School Personnel Association