Annapolis, MD - Jan. 23, 2025 - Some Maryland lawmakers are seeking to make it easier for the state to tax the income of those living in Maryland on a limited basis.

A bill proposed by progressive lawmakers in both the Maryland House and Senate seeks to modify the residency classification of individuals who spend more than 90 days in Maryland annually. Current state law requires a person to reside in Maryland for at least six months to be considered a resident for income tax purposes.

Sen. James Rosapepe, D-Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties, told Spotlight on Maryland on Wednesday he believes now is the time to close what he feels are tax loopholes.

“Basically, we got people that have two or three homes in different states, and some of that is to try to avoid paying Maryland tax,” Sen. Rosapepe said. “[I]f they are here in Maryland for a bunch of the year, they’re still getting our services, folks that send their kids to the public schools, some of these people are not paying their fair share of taxes.”... Read More: FOX45