2018 Legislation Largely Improved Maryland’s Tax Code
Maryland lawmakers made significant—and mostly positive—changes to our state tax code in the recently concluded legislative session. Although many observers read more
Federal Estate Tax Repeal Could Cost Maryland Resources, Harm Services
President Trump’s proposed tax reform package includes a harmful provision to repeal the federal estate tax on large inheritances. The read more
Cleaning Up the Tax Code Would Protect Needed Investments and Strengthen Maryland’s Economy
As one disappointing revenue estimate after another came in last fall, it became increasingly clear that this would be a read more
Taxing Inherited Wealth is a Reasonable Way to Support Public Services
Position Statement Opposing House Bill 1331
Given before the House Ways and Means Committee
Taxing income – whether it comes read more
Maintaining the Millionaire Estate Tax Would Protect State Investments in the Public Good
Position Statement Supporting House Bill 463
Given before the House Ways and Means Committee
The estate tax helps make sure read more
Maryland’s State Tax Policies Reduce Some Inequality but Have a Long Way to Go
State tax policies often are a culprit in increasing income inequality. Maryland now ranks 24th in the nation for income read more
Maryland Must Preserve Critical Investments When Addressing Budget Shortfall
Without major changes in the economy or state fiscal practices, Maryland policymakers will continue to face small budget shortfalls each read more
Maryland Threatens Broad Prosperity by Weakening Estate Tax
Maryland has more millionaires per capita than any other state, and asks less of them when it comes time to read more
Accelerating Millionaire Estate Tax Exemption Could Harm State Services
Position Statement Opposing Senate Bill 847
Given before the Senate Budget and Tax Committee
The estate tax helps make sure read more
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 read more
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