(a) In this section, "eligible taxpayer" means a resident who, on the last day of the taxable year, is at least 65 years old. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section and subject to subsection (d) of this section, an eligible taxpayer may claim a credit against the State income tax in an amount equal to: (1) $1,000 for an eligible taxpayer, other than an individual described under item (2) of this subsection, whose federal adjusted gross income does not exceed $100,000; or (2) for spouses filing a joint return or for a surviving spouse or head of household as defined in § 2 of the Internal Revenue Code whose federal adjusted gross income does not exceed $150,000: (i) except as provided in item (ii) of this item, $1,750; or (ii) if only one of the individuals filing the joint return is an eligible taxpayer, $1,000. (c) For a taxable year in which the September General Fund estimate for the current fiscal year in the September Board of Revenue Estimates report issued during the taxable year is more than 3.75% below the March General Fund estimate for the current fiscal year in the March Board of Revenue Estimates report issued in the taxable year, the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (b) of this section is limited to: (1) $500 for an eligible taxpayer, other than an individual described under item (2) of this subsection, whose federal adjusted gross income is at least $50,000 but does not exceed $100,000; or (2) for spouses filing a joint return or for a surviving spouse or head of household as defined in § 2 of the Internal Revenue Code whose federal adjusted gross income is at least $100,000 but does not exceed $150,000: (i) except as provided in item (ii) of this item, $875; or (ii) if only one of the individuals filing the joint return is an eligible taxpayer, $500. (d) If the credit allowed under this section in any taxable year exceeds the State income tax for that taxable year, the unused amount of the credit may not be carried over to any other taxable year. §10-755. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTERS 5 AND 6 OF 2022 // (a) In this section, "federal work opportunity credit" means the work opportunity tax credit allowed under § 38 of the Internal Revenue Code. (b) An employer may claim a credit against the State income tax for wages paid or incurred by the employer during the taxable year to an individual with barriers to employment who is employed in the State in an amount equal to the lesser of: (1) 50% of the federal work opportunity credit properly claimed for the taxable year by an employer on the employer's federal income tax return with respect to those wages, excluding any amount carried back or forward from another taxable year in accordance with § 39 of the Internal Revenue Code; or (2) except in the case of an employer that is an organization exempt from taxation under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, the State income tax imposed for that taxable year. (c) An employer that is an organization exempt from taxation under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code may apply the credit under this section as a credit for the payment to the Comptroller of taxes that the organization: (1) is required to withhold from the wages of employees under § 10- 908 of this title; and (2) is required to pay to the Comptroller under § 10-906(a) of this title. (d) The unused amount of the credit under this section may not be carried over to any other taxable year. (e) On or before December 31, 2028, the Department of Legislative Services shall prepare a tax credit evaluation in accordance with Title 1, Subtitle 3 of this article on the tax credit authorized under this section and report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, on the tax credit evaluation. §10-756. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 PER CHAPTERS 258 AND 259 OF 2022 // (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) "Department" means the Department of Commerce. (3) "National touring production" means a for-profit live stage theatrical production that: (i) is presented in a qualified theatrical production facility for at least two public performances; and (ii) after the production's final performance under item (i) of this paragraph, is performed for at least 4 weeks in at least four cities outside the State. (4) "Pre-Broadway production" means a for-profit live stage theatrical production that: (i) is presented in a qualified theatrical production facility for at least eight public performances; and (ii) in the production's original or adaptive version: 1. has never been performed or has been performed only on a limited basis in the immediately preceding 5 years; and 2. is being prepared exclusively at the qualified theatrical production facility for a presentation in the Broadway theater district within 12 months after the production's final presentation in a qualified theatrical production facility. (5) "Qualified theatrical production entity" means an entity that: (i) is carrying out a theatrical production; and (ii) is determined by the Secretary to be eligible for the tax credit under this section in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (6) "Qualified theatrical production facility" means a facility located in the State in which a theatrical production is performed. (7) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce. (8) "Theatrical production" means: (i) a national touring production; or (ii) a pre-Broadway production. (9) (i) "Total direct costs" means the total costs incurred in the State that are necessary to carry out the development, production, performance, or operation of a theatrical production. (ii) "Total direct costs" includes costs incurred for: 1. set construction and operation; 2. special and visual effects; 3. wardrobe, makeup, and related services; 4. sound, lighting, staging, and related services and materials; 5. salary, wages, and other compensation including related benefits, for work performed in the State, paid to persons employed in the theatrical production; 6. advertising and public relations associated with the performance of the theatrical production in a qualified theatrical production facility; 7. rental of facilities in the State and equipment used in the State; 8. leasing of vehicles; 9. food and lodging; and 10. travel expenses for bringing persons employed, either directly or indirectly, by the theatrical production to the State, but not including expenses for departing from the State. (iii) "Total direct costs" does not include any salary, wages, or other compensation for personal services of an individual who receives more than $100,000 per week in salary, wages, or other compensation for personal services in connection with any theatrical production. (b) (1) A qualified theatrical production entity may claim a credit against the State income tax for theatrical production activities in the State in an amount equal to the amount stated in the tax credit certificate approved by the Secretary for a theatrical production. (2) If the tax credit allowed under this section in any taxable year exceeds the total tax otherwise payable by the qualified theatrical production entity for that taxable year, the qualified theatrical production entity may claim a refund in the amount of the excess. (c) (1) Before beginning a theatrical production activity, a theatrical production entity must submit to the Department an application to qualify as a theatrical production entity. (2) The application shall describe the anticipated theatrical production activity, including: (i) the projected total budget; (ii) the estimated number of Maryland resident and out-of- state employees and total wages to be paid; and (iii) the anticipated dates for carrying out the major elements of the theatrical production. (3) To qualify as a theatrical production entity, the estimated total direct costs incurred in the State must exceed $100,000. (4) The application shall include any other information required by the Secretary. (5) The Secretary shall: (i) determine whether the theatrical production entity qualifies for the credit under this section; and (ii) notify the Comptroller of the estimated amount of total direct costs and the taxable year the credit will be claimed. (d) (1) After completion of the theatrical production activity, a qualified theatrical production entity shall apply to the Department for a tax credit certificate. (2) The application shall be on a form required by the Secretary and shall include: (i) proof of the total direct costs that qualify for the tax credit; and (ii) the number of employees hired and wages paid. (3) The Secretary may require the information provided in an application for the tax credit certificate to be verified by an independent auditor selected and paid for by the theatrical production entity seeking the tax credit certificate. (4) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, the Secretary shall determine the total direct costs that qualify for the tax credit and issue a tax credit certificate for 25% of the total direct costs that qualify for the tax credit. (e) In accordance with § 2.5-109 of the Economic Development Article, the Department shall submit a report that includes: (1) the number of theatrical production entities submitting applications under subsection (c) of this section; (2) the number and amount of tax credit certificates issued under subsection (d) of this section; (3) the number of local technicians and actors hired for a theatrical production during the reporting period; (4) a list of companies doing business in the State, including hotels, that directly provided goods or services for a theatrical production during the reporting period; (5) a list of companies doing business in the State that directly provided goods or services for a theatrical production during the reporting period that qualified during the reporting period as minority business enterprises under § 14- 301(f) of the State Finance and Procurement Article; (6) a list of companies doing business in the State that directly provided goods or services for a theatrical production during the reporting period that, as determined by the Department, are considered small businesses; and (7) any other information that indicates the economic benefits to the State resulting from theatrical production activity during the reporting period. (f) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary may not issue tax credit certificates for credit amounts in the aggregate totaling more than $5,000,000 in any fiscal year. (2) If the aggregate credit amounts under the tax credit certificates issued by the Secretary total less than the maximum provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection in any fiscal year, any excess amount may be carried forward and issued under tax credit certificates in a subsequent fiscal year. (3) The Secretary may not issue tax credit certificates for credit amounts totaling more than $2,000,000 in the aggregate for a single theatrical production. (g) The Department and the Comptroller jointly shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section and to specify criteria and procedures for the application for, approval of, and monitoring of continuing eligibility for the tax credit under this section. §10-757. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTERS 306 AND 307 OF 2023 // (a) In this section, "automated external defibrillator" means a medical heart monitor and defibrillator device that: (1) is cleared for market by the federal Food and Drug Administration; (2) recognizes the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia; (3) determines, without intervention by an operator, whether defibrillation should be performed; (4) after a determination that defibrillation should be performed, automatically charges; and (5) operates in a manner that: (i) requires operator intervention to deliver an electrical impulse; or (ii) automatically continues with delivery of an electrical impulse. (b) Subject to the limitations of this section, an individual or a business entity that owns a restaurant in the State may claim a credit against the State income tax in an amount equal to the first $500 of the purchase price of an automated external defibrillator purchased for use at the restaurant during the taxable year. (c) The credit allowed under this section: (1) is applicable for only one automated external defibrillator purchased for use at a restaurant location in the State with annual gross income of at least $400,000; and (2) may be claimed only once by an individual or business entity for each restaurant location. (d) (1) For any taxable year, the credit allowed under this section may not exceed the lesser of: (i) $1,500; or (ii) the State income tax imposed for the taxable year, calculated before the application of the credits allowed under this section and under §§ 10-701 and 10-701.1 of this subtitle but after the application of any other credit allowed under this subtitle. (2) The unused amount of the credit may not be carried over to any other taxable year.
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