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Maryland: state eitc

Whether your state adds its own earned income tax credit on top of the federal EITC, how much, and whether it is refundable.

Single detailed source

State EITC?	Yes
Size of the credit	50% with children; 100% without
Refundable?	Yes

Most state credits are a percentage of the federal EITC you claim. A refundable credit is paid to you even if you owe no state tax. Claim it on your state return.

General information only, not legal, insurance or financial advice. Not affiliated with any government agency. Exceptions can apply. Confirm with the state agency, the court or a licensed professional in Maryland.

How Maryland compares

32 of 51 states and DC share this answer (Yes): California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

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How we checked this

Credits come from the National Conference of State Legislatures' state EITC table (May 2026), updated for 2026 changes in Oregon and Montana. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.

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