Council moves forward with progressive income taxes
In a split vote, the Montgomery County Council voted 6-5 Wednesday to move forward with a progressive income tax structure. Budget deliberations are not done yet and will continue until… Read More
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Council Unanimously Rejects Income Tax Increase
On Wednesday, county councilmembers voted unanimously to reject a proposed income tax increase. “This year was not the year for an income tax increase,” said Councilmember Natali Fani-González. “It should… Read More
With Deadline Approaching, Tax Assistance Provided for Households in Need
With Tax Day approaching on April 15, tax credits and filing help will be provided to individuals who fall within certain income brackets and meet certain eligibility requirements. The federal… Read More
Study: County’s Black Residents Fare Better Than Most of Their Counterparts in U.S.
Black residents in Montgomery County fare better than many of their counterparts across the nation but still not as well as white residents, according to a newly-released study by the… Read More
Leaders Announce Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for 300 Households
County leaders announced a guaranteed income pilot program to provide monthly cash payments to 300 households. Each of the 300 households will receive $800 per month for 24 months, said… Read More
Council Expands Eligibility for County’s Local Income Tax Credit
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a bill that expands eligibility for the county’s local income tax credit: the Working Families Income Supplement (WFIS). The amendment allows residents… Read More
County Population Continues to Diversify but Changes Aren’t Uniformly Distributed
Between July 2010 and July 2019, Montgomery County’s population grew 7.7%, according to a presentation Thursday morning by the Montgomery County planners, who created the Montgomery County QuickStats 2019 report.… Read More
Leaders Announce Additional COVID-19 Rent Relief, Urge Residents to Help Others
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other county leaders held a press conference Friday to announce additional rent relief for eligible residents. Phase 3 of the county’s COVID-19 rent relief… Read More
Hogan Proposes Direct Stimulus Payments as Part of New $1 Billion Relief Package
Gov. Larry Hogan introduced a $1 billion stimulus and tax relief package Monday that includes direct stimulus payments to qualifying Marylanders. The Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs and… Read More
Public Health Emergency Grant Applications Accepted Beginning Wednesday
Montgomery County will begin accepting Public Health Emergency Grant (PHEG) applications Wednesday afternoon. The PHEG program is designed to help for-profit and nonprofit businesses with 100 employees or fewer during… Read More