Maryland CASH Campaign

Public Policy Initiatives

INCREASE THE EIC

Great news for low-income workers and families! The Maryland Legislature has approved an increase of the State Refundable Earned Income Tax Credit from 20% to 25% of the federal EIC. This will assist low-income earners with new tax increases that were implemented to close the state's budget deficit. What a great reason to spread the word about the advantages of the EIC! The increase offers an additional $40 million for low-income earners to claim. The money is there, we just need to get the word out for people to claim it!

REGULATE TAX PREPARERS

Maryland CASH believes that there should be registration and accountability for tax preparers - just as there is for almost everyone else who serves the public from hair stylists to heart surgeons. To support legislation to require that tax preparers register with the state, contact Robin McKinney at (410) 727-1205 x 1209 or rmckinney@bncbaltimore.org.

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