2016 Session Leaves Missed Opportunities to Help Working Marylanders
When this year’s legislative session began, there was the potential for the General Assembly to take meaningful steps to help thousands of Marylanders who struggle to make ends meet. There were also significant threats to Maryland’s future prosperity, with proposals
In Md., big tax cuts for those who need them least – Baltimore Sun
A package of income tax cuts passed by the state Senate got a boost this week when Gov. Larry Hogan urged their passage as the legislature wraps up its business in the coming days. Though they differ from the assorted
A Giveaway to the Wealthiest is not “Tax Relief for Everyone”
Some Maryland senators are advocating for tax giveaways to the wealthy and calling it “tax relief for everyone.” As appealing as that might be to some, it simply isn’t true. The package of tax changes approved in the Senate Budget
Not All Tax Cuts Are Created Equal
As leaders in Annapolis grapple with how best to support Maryland’s continued economic progress, both the governor and legislative leaders have said they want to lower taxes. The decisions they make could greatly affect the state’s future prosperity. So it’s important
Unemployment Rate Drops but Many Working Families Still Struggle to Make Ends Meet
Maryland’s standard of living is not increasing, even though more residents have jobs than at any point in recent history. The unevenness of recovery persists even with the average annual unemployment rate in Maryland at its lowest level since 2008.
Expanding Maryland’s EITC Will Benefit Working Families and the Economy
Position statement in support of House Bill 1253/Senate Bill 840, with amendments Given before the House Ways and Means and Senate Budget and Tax Committees The Maryland Center on Economic Policy supports House Bill 1253/Senate Bill 840 with the necessary
Expanding Maryland’s Earned Income Tax Credit Will Benefit Families and the Economy
Position Statement Supporting Senate Bill 294 Given before the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee The Earned Income Tax Credit is a common-sense tax break that helps working people who struggle to get by on low wages and also boosts the
Expanding Maryland’s Earned Income Tax Credit Will Benefit Families and the Economy
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a common-sense tax break that helps working people who struggle to get by on low wages and also boosts the economy. This year, legislators have the chance to expand the credit in Maryland, enabling
Augustine Commission Tax Recommendations: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly for Maryland’s Economy
Conversations about how a state can create more jobs and grow its economy often focus solely on tax cuts, despite the large and growing body of evidence that these approaches simply don’t work. Supporting homegrown startups and young, fast-growing in-state