Businesses or individuals who make a donation to a qualified permanent endowment fund at an eligible community foundation may be eligible for a credit against the Maryland State income tax.
The credit may be taken against corporate income tax, personal income tax, insurance premiums tax or public service company franchise tax. However, the same credit may not be applied to more than one tax type.
To qualify for the credit:
Donations of $500 or more of cash or publicly traded securities made by the taxpayer to a “qualified permanent endowment fund” at an “eligible community foundation” that meets certain requirements are eligible for tax credits. Individuals and businesses may claim a maximum of $50,000 in credits per year, representing a donation of no more than $200,000.
The taxpayer must apply to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for a certification for the donation.
For any tax year, the sum of all Endow Maryland tax credits, including any carryover credits, may not exceed the lesser of $50,000 or the total amount of tax otherwise payable by the individual and/or business for the tax year. Excess credits may be carried over for five (5) years.
More Information about this tax credit can be found here
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