Maryland Employers Need to Act by November 15, 2026: What you Need to Know About the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI)
The Maryland Department of Labor has finalized the rules implementing Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, commonly known as FAMLI. Payroll contributions are scheduled to begin January 1, 2027, and benefits will become available January 3, 2028. When benefits become available, FAMLI will provide up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid leave annually, with […]
Is Your Charitable Giving Strategy Still the Most Tax-Efficient Approach?
Many individuals and families support charitable organizations year after year using the same approach. They write checks to causes they care about, claim the available tax deduction, and move on. Beginning in 2026, taxpayers who itemize deductions will see a reduction in their total charitable contribution deduction through a 0.5% phaseout based on adjusted gross […]
Maryland Taxpayers Can Use New Online Portal Beginning Sept. 1
Beginning Sept. 1, Maryland taxpayers will have a new way to manage their state tax accounts. The Maryland Tax Connect portal, currently used by businesses, will expand to include individual taxpayers, allowing them to file income tax returns, make estimated tax payments, establish payment plans, and access their tax information online. The enhanced portal also […]