Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations to Food Banks and Other Charitable Entities

Summary

The bill creates a new subtraction on Maryland individual income tax returns for donors who give food or cash specifically earmarked for food purchases to approved charitable entities. It applies to donations of up to $1,000 per taxpayer each year and requires the Comptroller to report on any resulting increase in such donations. The measure targets individuals and, by reference, corporations, aiming to boost food‑security charities.

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Hearings

• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Feb 26, 2026

History

1. Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Feb 5, 2026First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

• D. Jones · sponsor
• Bagnall
• Behler
• Chang
• Moreno
• Pruski

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