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MD SB137

MD SB137
Personal Property Tax - Exemptions for Low Assessment - Alteration


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Altering exemptions from the personal property tax for business personal property that has a total original cost below $20,000 by repealing provisions of law that prohibit the State Department of Assessments and Taxation from collecting information or requiring the submission of a personal property tax return from certain businesses that qualify for the exemptions; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.

AI Summary

This bill alters existing Maryland law regarding personal property tax exemptions for individuals with low-value business assets. Specifically, it removes provisions that previously exempted personal property used in a business located at an individual's principal residence if the total original cost of that property, excluding vehicles, was less than $20,000. The bill also removes the corresponding stipulations that the Department of Assessments and Taxation (the "Department") could not collect personal property information or require tax returns from individuals attesting to owning less than $20,000 in personal property. The changes are set to take effect on June 1, 2026, and apply to taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Budget and Taxation (Senate)

Last Action

Senate Budget and Taxation Hearing (10:00:00 1/21/2026 ) (on 01/21/2026)

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