Maryland HB139 establishes a tax-free day for veterans on November 1, 2026, exempting them from sales and use tax on purchases under $2,000.

Maryland HB139 introduces a tax-free day for veterans on November 1, 2026, exempting them from sales and use tax on purchases under $2,000. To qualify for this exemption, veterans must provide evidence of eligibility to the vendor, such as a valid driver's license or government-issued ID with a veteran notation. The Comptroller has the authority to suspend this tax-free day at their discretion. This bill amends the Maryland Code to include these provisions, effective July 1, 2026.

Maryland HB139 establishes a tax-free day for veterans on November 1, 2026, exempting them from sales and use tax on purchases under $2,000.

Maryland HB139 introduces a tax-free day for veterans on November 1, 2026, exempting them from sales and use tax on purchases under $2,000. To qualify for this exemption, veterans must provide evidence of eligibility to the vendor, such as a valid driver's license or government-issued ID with a veteran notation. The Comptroller has the authority to suspend this tax-free day at their discretion. This bill amends the Maryland Code to include these provisions, effective July 1, 2026.