Md. Code, Hum. Servs. § 6-802

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 6-802 - Uses of appropriation

An appropriation made under § 6-801 of this subtitle may be used only to:

(1) provide free volunteer income tax assistance that helps low-income individuals and families:

(i) file tax returns;

(ii) avoid predatory fees; and

(iii) claim the federal earned income tax credit or the State earned income tax credit under § 10-704 of the Tax - General Article;

(2) coordinate and expand access to free, fact-based financial education and coaching for low-income individuals and families;

(3) connect low-income individuals and families to affordable, high-quality financial services;

(4) recruit, train, and manage a corps of volunteers to provide financial education, coaching, and tax preparation services for low-income individuals and families; and

(5) conduct outreach to low-income individuals and families.

Md. Code, HS § 6-802

Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 804,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.

Brought forward without change, 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 727,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.

Added by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 745, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2019.