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Cardin: Free tax software available
Maryland residents are being encouraged by U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., to take advantage of free tax preparation and e-filing services available through the IRS Free File program.
Eye Opener: Plenty of work left before offshore wind turbines are built
A few government and politics headlines for Wednesday.
House panel approves O’Malley’s transportation funding bill
The House of Delegates’ Ways and Means Committee on Monday amended and approved legislation that would increase gas prices by more than 3 cents per gallon this summer, just days after holding a hearing on the administration-backed legislation.
Cardin predicts online sales tax (Video)
A complex plan to raise money for transportation projects in Maryland depends partially on the ability of the U.S. Congress to pass legislation that allows states to impose a sales tax on Internet purchases.
Think tank: Gas tax not necessary
Maryland could alleviate its infamous traffic problems without enacting a package of tax increases backed by Gov. Martin O’Malley and leaders of the General Assembly, according to a new report by a public policy think tank.
IRS: Tax glitch affects about 660K returns
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A tax-preparation glitch affecting about 660,000 tax returns will delay refunds by as long as six weeks, with customers of the nation’s largest tax preparer among […]
Bill seeks to expand smart growth toolkit
Parking facilities, as well as residential and school construction, are on a list of expanded uses for tax increment financing as part of proposed legislation expected to be considered this week by a House of Delegates committee.
Bag-tax bill makes a comeback
The House of Delegates’ Environmental Matters Committee on Friday heard legislation that proposed a 5 cent tax on disposable bags distributed in stores throughout the state.
Delegates push for data on tax credits
When Del. Herbert H. McMillan began drafting legislation to end a long-standing tax credit on the purchase of coal, the Anne Arundel County Republican was met by a troubling impediment.
Gridlock Maryland: Transportation advocate seeks a broader approach
With the political leadership of Maryland deadlocked over how — or whether — to raise money for transportation projects, there is a growing feeling that the only way to muscle a revenue bill through the General Assembly is to first get the state’s voters on board.
Montgomery County bag tax isn’t changing habits
ROCKVILLE — A five-cent tax on plastic bags isn’t changing the behavior of Montgomery County shoppers as much as officials had hoped. A year after the fee went into effect, […]
O’Malley open to gas tax plan
Gov. Martin O’Malley’s chief of staff signaled some flexibility on transportation funding Monday, saying the administration was open to putting money for roads, highways, bridges and mass transit into a raid-proof lock box and tying the state’s gas tax to inflation.
