As part of the recently passed coronavirus relief package in the state of Maryland, qualifying individuals may receive up to $300 in stimulus payments and qualifying families may receive up to $500 in stimulus payments. To meet the eligibility requirements, you must have claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on your 2019 Maryland state tax return and annually earned: $50,954 ($56,844 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children $47,440 ($53,330 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children $41,756 ($47,646 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child $15,820 ($21,710 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children The majority of the Maryland stimulus payments are set to be issued by Friday, Feb. 19. If you are eligible to receive a payment, you do not need to take any action to get the money.
For more information on the RELIEF Act and the state issued stimulus payments, visit the Comptroller of Maryland page.