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MD HB98

MD HB98
Inheritance Tax - Beneficiaries of Limited Means - Installment Payments


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

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring a register of wills to allow an installment payment plan for the inheritance tax to be paid by a certain beneficiary of limited means under certain circumstances and subject to certain limitations; and applying the Act to all decedents dying on or after July 1, 2026.

AI Summary

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, allows beneficiaries of limited means, defined as individuals with a federal adjusted gross income below certain thresholds ($125,000 for most, or $250,000 for those filing jointly or as a surviving spouse/head of household), to pay inheritance tax on eligible real property in installments. Eligible real property includes the beneficiary's primary residence or agricultural land that they maintain as such, provided that paying the tax in full on the due date would force the sale of that property. A beneficiary can apply for this installment payment plan by submitting an application to the Register, who will then determine the payment schedule and amounts.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 1/20/2026 ) (on 01/20/2026)

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