Legislation - HB0903

Title: Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations to Food Banks and Other Charitable Entities
Sponsored by: Delegates D. Jones, Bagnall, Behler, Chang, Moreno, and Pruski
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis

Synopsis

Allowing a subtraction under the Maryland income tax of up to $1,000 for donations of certain food and monetary gifts made by a taxpayer during the taxable year to certain charitable entities that provide food at no cost to individuals in need; and requiring the Comptroller to report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2029, on whether the subtraction modification in the Act contributed to any increase in donations to charities providing food at no charge to certain individuals.

Committees

Original:: Ways and Means

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/05/2026 Legislative Date 2/05/2026 Action First Reading Ways and Means Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/05/2026 Legislative Date 2/05/2026 Action Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations to Food Banks and Other Charitable Entities Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/05/2026	2/05/2026	First Reading Ways and Means
House	2/05/2026	2/05/2026	Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - First - Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations to Food Banks and Other Charitable Entities

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