Income Tax Subtraction Modification – Death Benefits – Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters
Sponsor: Wayne A. Hartman (District 38C)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - IncomeStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 416 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Allowing a subtraction under the Maryland income tax for the payment of a death benefit under a collective bargaining agreement to a spouse or beneficiary of a law enforcement officer or fire fighter whose death arises out of the course of employment; and applying the Act retroactively to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 6Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | consoli, angelo | FOP Lodge 89 and Maryland State Lodge | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Whittington, Ryan | Ocean City Firefighters & Paramedics | Oral |
| FAV | Ellington, Paullobbyist | State & Local Advisors | Oral |
| FAV | Cannon, John | Wicomico County Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Hartman, Delegate Hartmanlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hilliard, Tashica | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVEllington, PaulState & Local AdvisorsRegistered for: Wicomico County, MD Executive Office; Greater Crisfield Action Committee; Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum; Maryland Aviation Council; Worcester County Maryland; Optimize Renewables…