Maryland residents receive up to $6,500 tax credit (2021 tax year) after three years of active service with a volunteer fire/EMS department in Maryland. In 2022 and beyond, that number increases to up to $7,000.
Homestead Tax Credit Requirements While every county has its own cap, the highest increase can be no more than 10%. The list of each county's cap is available on the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT) website below. There are no income limits to receive the Homestead Tax Credit.
Employees who are eligible for the federal EITC are eligible for the Maryland EITC. Married employees or employees with qualifying children may qualify for up to half of the federal EITC. Employees without a qualifying child may qualify for the full amount of the federal credit up to $600.
The Senior Tax Credit is available to homeowners at least 65 for whom the property is their principal residence (see the HOTC page for details); Interested homeowners must submit the Homeowners Tax Credit Application to the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT).