[RP TownTalk] property tax breaks

[Nancy Augustine]

Aside from our current budget and tax rate discussion, I want to point out a
program offered by the state to give some folks a break on property taxes.
 
The link is here:  http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/taxcredits.html
 
Property tax credit program: "The State of Maryland has developed a program
which allows credits against the homeowner's property tax bill if the
property taxes exceed a fixed percentage of the person's gross income. In
other words, it sets a limit on the amount of property taxes any homeowner
must pay based upon his or her income." It's also available to renters. 
 
There are also exemptions for persons who are blind, disabled veterans,
surviving spouses of military casualities, etc. 
 
Another program is the Homestead Credit,
http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/homestead.html. It's supposed to be
applied automatically, but it's worth checking to make sure that you're
getting it if you're supposed to. 
 
There are also programs for agricultural property, but I don't imagine that
that would help anybody around here 
 

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Holly,
 
Oh, don't worry. 


I can't believe I just read that.  Holly sent that note saying how desperate
her situation is and she gets an "oh, don't worry".  I apologize, Holly, I
can't see how you cannot worry, going through what you are going through.
What you need to hear is "how can we help you?"  (Small children, husband
ill, no job, sole supporter, higher taxes)  What say you town talkers?
Maybe we can double the raise in the taxes and use the excess to pay Holly's
taxes so we can relieve some of her burden?  Seriously, Holly,  I will think
of something to do to help you.  If you have any ideas about what you want,
call me.  I will do my best to help.  Take care Holly and my thoughts and
prayers are with you.


Audrey


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