Maryland Earned Income Tax Credit
EITC plays an important role in keeping working families out of poverty. Along with the federal credit, the state of Maryland offers taxpayers its own version of the credit.
Maryland offers both a non-refundable and a refundable version of the EITC. Depending on their specific circumstances, taxpayers may claim to claim one or the other, but not both.
FAQ
How much is Maryland Earned Income Credit?
For families with children, the current credit equal to 45% of the federal EITC. A non-refundable EITC is set at 50% of the federal credit which all eligible filers, including those without children, may claim.
| NO. OF CHILD | EITC |
|---|---|
| 0 | $649 |
| 1 | $1,948 |
| 2 | $3,218 |
| 3 or more | $3,621 |
And for single people without dependents ages 18+, Maryland’s match has been expanded to 100% of the federal credit, up to $649. 1
Can I get a refund if I owe no tax in Maryland?
If your Maryland EITC is $3,621 and you owe $1,000 in state income tax, the credit cancels your tax bill and you receive the remaining $2,621 as a refund as illustrated in the table below:
| Sample Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|
| Maryland EITC | $3,621 |
| Tax Owed | $1,000 |
| Refundable Credit | $2,621 |
For more information regarding your specific eligibility and the potential credit amount, contact the Office of the Comptroller at 800-638-2937.
How do I claim the Maryland EITC?
To claim the credit, file your Maryland resident return (Form 502) and follow the earned income credit instructions in the Maryland tax booklet. If the credit is more than the tax you owe, a separate worksheet in the booklet figures the refundable part.
Maryland Comptroller
(410)-260-7980
Sources & notes
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Footnotes
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This expansion, made permanent by the Family Prosperity Act of 2023 , ensures that eligible low-income workers without dependents can receive the full value of the credit as a refund even if it exceeds their state tax liability. ↩
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- Ada Hu