Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Secretary Dr. James D. Fielder announced the awarding of nearly $9 million in tax credits for 9,600 Maryland residents with student loan debt. “It is critical that we look for ways to help those in our state crippled by student loan debt,” Governor Hogan said. “This […]
$9 Million in Tax Credits for Student Loan Debt Relief
Will Help Provide Much-Needed Debt Relief, Ensure Access and Success Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has awarded $9 million in tax credits to nearly 9,500 Maryland residents with student loan debt. Nationally, student loans exceed $1.48 trillion and Maryland’s average is $27,455 per graduate. “Student loan debt is […]
Support to Small Businesses Providing Paid Sick Leave
Businesses With 14 or Fewer Employees that Provide Paid Sick Leave Eligible for Small Business Relief Tax Credit Small businesses in Maryland that provide paid sick and safe leave to their employees will soon be able to apply for a refundable tax credit administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce. The Small Business Relief Tax […]
New Parental Leave Policy for State Employees
Governor Larry Hogan Announces New Parental Leave Policy for State Employees; Provides 60 Days of Paid Leave Will Introduce Legislation to Incentivize Small Businesses to Provide Parental Benefits Governor Larry Hogan today announced a new parental leave policy for Maryland state employees, which will provide up to an additional 60 days of paid leave following […]
Public Hearing on Tax Credit for VFR Members
Public Hearing Scheduled to Discuss a Real Property Tax Credit Program for Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Members The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing Tuesday, June 5, 2018, to consider and receive comments regarding a resolution to establish a real property tax credit program for Calvert County residents […]