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HB 33

Income Tax - Itemized Deductions - Charitable Donations

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Griffith

HB 33 adjusts Maryland income tax treatment of charitable donation itemized deductions, potentially affecting nonprofit fundraising and state tax revenue.

Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 33

Legislative bill overview

HB 33 modifies Maryland's income tax code to adjust how itemized deductions are treated, specifically regarding charitable donations. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Ways and Means Committee, with a hearing scheduled for February 5, 2026. The exact provisions are not detailed in the available action history.

Why is this important

Changes to charitable donation deductions directly affect both individual taxpayers' incentives to donate and nonprofit organizations' funding streams. Maryland nonprofits, religious institutions, and charitable organizations depend partly on tax incentives that encourage giving, making this a consequential policy decision for the charitable sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: Expanding or modifying charitable deductions could reduce state tax revenue, affecting funding for public services, or conversely, restricting them could discourage charitable giving
  • Fairness concerns: Changes may disproportionately affect higher-income earners (who benefit most from itemized deductions) versus standard deduction users
  • Nonprofit sustainability: Alterations to deduction incentives could impact charitable organizations' ability to fundraise and serve communities

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

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