Urge Governor to Veto Bills that Increase Taxes House Republicans today sent a letter to Governor Hogan requesting he veto a package of bills that will massively increase state spending and raise taxes on Marylanders. They asked the Governor to veto: House Bill 1300 – Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – Implementation, known better as the […]
DAV on Veterans and Survivors Receiving Rebate Recovery Checks
We are calling on you to join DAV in the fight to ensure that veterans and survivors who are not required to file tax returns receive Rebate Recovery checks. Public Law 116-136, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorizes Recovery Rebates for most American adults, subject to certain eligibility and income requirements. […]
Bipartisanship Alert: Largest Tax Hike in State History Rejected
After weeks of fierce grassroots opposition, the House Ways and Means Revenue Subcommittee unanimously voted down HB 1628, the largest tax increase in state history. “Marylanders spoke out and sent a loud and clear message that we cannot afford to go back to the failed overtax and overspend policies of the past. I want to […]
Thank You – You Made The Difference!
Just yesterday, the largest tax increase Maryland has ever seen was defeated. A subcommittee in the House of Delegates unanimously voted to reject this bill late last night. Citizens like you who signed the petition emailing your legislators to oppose this tax hike made this happen (read about our efforts here). Our legislators took note […]
Del Mark Fisher: Largest Tax Increase Ever
What is the definition of out-of-control? Proposing a half dozen tax increases isn’t enough. So, the Majority Party in Annapolis just unleashed its biggest one yet. HB 1628 – ‘Sales and Use Tax – Rate Reduction and Services’ is anything but a reduction. The bill expands the sales tax to all services! The result is […]
Del Mark Fisher: Groundhog Day In Annapolis
Why is Maryland’s economy improving, yet budget deficits loom year after year? The answer is simple – 84% of Maryland’s budget is spent prior to elected officials showing-up for work! This is called mandated spending. It’s why budget deficits continue year after year, no matter how strong the economy. Clearly, Annapolis has a […]
More Than $1 Billion in Tax Relief for Maryland Retirees
Biggest Tax Reduction in Maryland in More Than Two Decades Retirees with Maryland Income Up to $50,000 Would Pay No State Income Tax Whatsoever Next Step in Fulfilling Commitment to Eliminate All Retirement Taxes in Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today announced a more than $1 billion tax relief proposal to make it more affordable for […]
Del Mark Fisher: New Tax Proposals Lining Up
The majority party in Annapolis promised ‘No New Taxes’ Well, there they go again! It’s only the second week of the Legislature in Annapolis. Yet, the list of new tax proposals is piling up! Here’s a brief example: Increase Capital Gains Taxes to penalize small businesses & investors Levy a Tax on your subscription to […]
New Poll Shows Majority Oppose Tax Increases to Fund Education
Maryland’s Voters Firmly Believe They Are Taxed Too Much The House Minority Caucus today released polling data proving the majority of Marylanders oppose paying higher taxes to fund increases in education spending. The poll was conducted by Gonzales Research & Media Services from December 23, 2019 through January 4, 2020. The poll found that a […]
Property Values Rise 8.9% According to SDAT’s 2020 Reassessment
The overall statewide increase for “Group 2” properties was 8.9% over the past three years according to the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). SDAT announced today its 2020 reassessment of 769,668 “Group 2” residential and commercial properties. In Maryland, there are more than 2 million property accounts which are split into three […]