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This bill establishes November 11 (Veterans' Day) as an annual tax-free day for veterans in Maryland, beginning in 2025. Under the bill, a "veteran" is defined as an individual who has served on active duty in the United States uniformed services, a reserve component of the Armed Forces or U.S. Public Health Service, or a state's National Guard, and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. On this day, sales and use taxes will not apply to purchases made by veterans. To qualify for the tax exemption, veterans must provide evidence of their veteran status to the vendor, which can be a valid driver's license or government-issued identification card that includes a notation indicating veteran status. The bill specifies that this tax exemption will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a way to honor veterans by offering them a tax break on a day that commemorates their service to the country.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0528?ys=2025RS