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HB 1256·MD·house

Income Tax - Angel Investor Tax Credit

FailedFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Nkongolo
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Hearing (House)

Mar 5, 2026

Summary

The bill would let individuals or entities that invest at least $25,000 in eligible Maryland companies claim a credit of 33 % of the investment (up to $250,000) against their state income tax, or 50 % (up to $500,000) for companies located in Allegany, Dorchester, Garrett, or Somerset counties. It establishes an Angel Investor Tax Credit Reserve Fund, an online portal for applications, and detailed rules for certification, timing, recapture and enforcement. The measure was heard in the House but failed to pass.

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History

  1. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
  2. First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

  • Nkongolo · sponsor
  • Buckel
  • Hornberger
  • Hutchinson
  • Jacobs
  • Miller
  • Reilly
  • Schmidt
  • T. Morgan

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