The Earned Income Credit, or EIC, is a credit that is income based and is initiated by filing Maryland income taxes by April 15th of every year. There is a regular State EIC and a Refundable EIC component. If the taxpayer qualifies for the Refundable EIC from the State of Maryland then they will receive an additional payment from Montgomery County, called the Working Families Income Supplement. Recipients will get an additional 56% of the State Refundable EIC amount from the County for the current tax year. For example, if the State refunds $100 the County will add an additional $56. Both refund checks are mailed separately by the State of Maryland.

Note, with the adoption of Resolution 20-184 for the operating budget for fiscal year 2024, the County match for this program is now 56% of the Maryland Refundable Earned Income Tax Credit. The new 56% match rate would be effective for the Earned Income Tax Credit/Working Families Income Supplement tax credits that are being processed by the Maryland Office of the Comptroller for distribution this year beginning July 2023.

Additional information can be obtained by clicking on the State of Maryland and IRS website links below. Questions regarding eligibility for either the State or Montgomery County EIC must be addressed to the State of Maryland Office of the Comptroller at: 1.800.218.8160, or 410.260.7980. If the State has been contacted and is referring to the County, and/or if this is a county issue, please contact: Department of Finance, Treasury Office, Ms. Emilia Zapata: 240.777.8962.