Earned Income Tax Credit - Individuals Without Qualifying Children - Eligibility
Sponsor: Jheanelle K. Wilkins (District 20)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - IncomeStatus: Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Expanding eligibility for the Maryland earned income tax credit for individuals without qualifying children by altering the income thresholds at which the credit phases out; providing that, after the 2025 tax year, the income threshold and phase-out amounts are adjusted annually for inflation; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 9Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Moore, Tonaeyalobbyist | CASH Campaign of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lynott, Nancy | League of Women Voters of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Zelaya, Michellelobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schumitz, Kalilobbyist | Maryland Center on Economic Policy | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wilkins, Jheanelle | Maryland House of Delegates | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Frey, Leslie | Montgomery County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Snyder, Co-Chair, Abby | Poverty Free Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DeCheubel, Leeza | Rural Maryland Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Wilkins, Delegate Wilkinslegislator | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVSchumitz, KaliMaryland Center on Economic PolicyRegistered for: Maryland Center on Economic Policy