Wednesday, March 30, 2011
House Passes Earned Income Credit Notification Bill
The House of Delegates passed legislation that would require Maryland employers to notify employees who may be eligible for the earned income credit by a vote of 91-45. The legislation was heard by the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee yesterday.
The legislation, HB 632, would require the Comptroller to annually publish the maximum income eligibility for the state’s earned income credit and a notice to employees regarding the federal and state credits. Employers would be required to identify employees who may be eligible for the credit and provide them with a copy of the comptroller’s notice.
The Maryland Chamber opposes the bill. It is the responsibility of the state, not employers, to identify individuals potentially eligible for the earned income credit. In addition, the Comptroller’s office has stated that it will post the information on its website, but employers will not receive a mailing or other direct notification. Without direct notification from the state, many employers may never know about the new mandate.
For more information, contact Ron Wineholt at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
