Income Tax - Senior Tax Credit - Refundability
Sponsor: Bernice Mireku-North (District 14)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - IncomeStatus: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Making a certain credit against the State income tax for certain residents who are at least 65 years old refundable; and applying the Act to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Muckle, Lonialobbyist | CASH Campaign of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hartung, Bruce | Maryland Continuing Care Residents Association | Position only |
| FAV | Mireku-North, Bernice | Maryland House of Delegates | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Peters, Meganlobbyist | Maryland Senior Citizens Action Network (MSCAN) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schwartz, Paul | NARFE | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bergofsky, Linda | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Mireku-North, Delegate Mireku-Northlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Meyer, Christopherlobbyist | Maryland Center on Economic Policy | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPeters, MeganMaryland Senior Citizens Action Network (MSCAN)Registered for: Alzheimer's Association
FWAMeyer, ChristopherMaryland Center on Economic PolicyRegistered for: Maryland Center on Economic Policy