Baltimore County Public Library offering free tax help webinars

TOWSON, MD—Tax season is upon us, and the Baltimore County Public Library is offering free help and resources so residents can file their taxes on time. In addition to a full page of free tax resources, BCPL will be offering two free webinars on individual and business tax tips. Taxes and Your Business Adult Wednesday, March 6, 12 p.m. (Virtual) […]

Maryland property values rise 23.4% according to SDAT’s 2024 reassessment

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation has announced its 2024 reassessment of 767,226 “Group 3” residential and commercial properties. In Maryland, there are more than two million property accounts that are split into three groups, each appraised once every three years. The overall statewide value increase for “Group 3” properties was 23.4% since its last reassessment three […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Year-end highlights – part 1

The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As we prepare for a new year filled with resolutions and growth, we took some time to review the highlights of what has taken place between the 2023 and upcoming 2024 legislative sessions. Once we return to Baltimore County after Sine Die, the work does not end. […]

Maryland gas tax set to increase on July 1

BALTIMORE, MD—Drivers in Maryland should be prepared to pay a little bit more for gas next month. The state’s gas tax will increase to $0.47 per gallon on July 1, 2023, according to the state comptroller’s website.  This will mark an increase of more the 10% and the gas tax rate has increased by 30% over the past two years. […]

NOW YOU KNOW: End-of-session review part II

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Welcome back to the 2023 End of Session Review, a continuation of last week’s article! This article outlines additional measures that took place during the Annapolis legislative session – some good and others not so much. In March, Governor Moore announced that Maryland would move to electric […]