2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 174

File Code: Taxes - Income Prior Year Introduction As: HB 997/98 - W&M Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 341
Sponsored By:
Delegates Conroy, Howard, and Moe
Entitled:
Income Tax Exemption Amounts - Blind and Elderly Individuals

Synopsis:

Increasing the amount allowed as a deduction for additional exemptions under the Maryland income tax for individuals who as of the last day of the taxable year are blind or are at least 65 years old, from $1,000 to $2,400; repealing obsolete provisions; and applying the Act to tax years after 2001.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
1/17
First Reading Ways and Means
1/23
Hearing 1/29 at 11:00 a.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Mary A. Conroy, District 23
Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard, District 24
Delegate Brian R. Moe, District 21
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BLIND PERSONS
DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND; DEAF; DEVELOPMENTAL
ELDERLY PERSONS
EXEMPTIONS
INCOME TAX
Bill affects the following Statute:
Tax - General
( 10-211 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered