Maryland HB13 allows a tax credit for retirement income of 9-1-1 specialists.

Maryland HB13 modifies the state's income tax to include a credit for retirement income of 9-1-1 specialists. This bill defines a 9-1-1 specialist as an employee who handles 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance or related support functions. The credit applies to the first $15,000 of retirement income from an employee retirement system attributable to service as a public safety employee. This change takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maryland HB13 allows a tax credit for retirement income of 9-1-1 specialists.

Maryland HB13 modifies the state's income tax to include a credit for retirement income of 9-1-1 specialists. This bill defines a 9-1-1 specialist as an employee who handles 9-1-1 requests for emergency assistance or related support functions. The credit applies to the first $15,000 of retirement income from an employee retirement system attributable to service as a public safety employee. This change takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.