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Advocates urge Ways and Means to expand military retirement income subtraction to retain veterans; some county officials warn of local revenue impacts
Summary
Supporters representing veteran, National Guard and retiree organizations pressed for House Bill 60, which would expand Maryland's income‑tax subtraction for military retirement pay, saying it would help retain retirees and their economic contributions. County representatives asked for an unfavorable report or amendments, citing potential
Delegate Mike Rogers and veteran advocates urged the Ways and Means Committee to support House Bill 60 on Jan. 23, a phased expansion of Maryland’s income‑tax subtraction for military retirement income dubbed the Keep Our Heroes Home Act.
Rogers said expanding the subtraction will “keep more of our heroes here in Maryland” and help counter domestic migration to states that exempt military retirement pay. John May of the Maryland Military Coalition and other veteran and…
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