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SB 663

Earned Income Tax Credit - Notice of Eligibility - Alteration

2025 Regular Session

Maryland SB 663 modifies Earned Income Tax Credit eligibility notices to improve taxpayer notification of their potential tax credit benefits.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 630
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Bill Summary · SB 663

Legislative bill overview

SB 663 modifies Maryland's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) notification procedures by altering how the state communicates eligibility information to taxpayers. The bill adjusts the requirements and timing for sending notices of eligibility to individuals who may qualify for the state EITC, a refundable tax credit for low- to moderate-income working families.

Why is this important

The EITC is a significant anti-poverty tool that puts money directly into workers' pockets, but only if people know they're eligible and claim it. Streamlining notice procedures can increase participation rates among eligible families who might otherwise miss claiming the credit, potentially putting hundreds of dollars annually into household budgets that need it most.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Tax administrators may face resource constraints in updating notification systems and processes to comply with new procedures
  • Effectiveness uncertainty: Changes to notice timing or content could either increase awareness or, if poorly designed, create confusion about eligibility requirements
  • Equity concerns: Some stakeholders may argue the changes don't go far enough to reach hardest-to-reach populations, while others may question whether more aggressive outreach is cost-justified

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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