Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 8 - Financial Capability Services
Section 6-802 - Uses of Appropriation

An appropriation made under § 6–801 of this subtitle may be used only to:
        (1)    provide free volunteer income tax assistance that helps low–income individuals and families:
            (i)    file tax returns;
            (ii)    avoid predatory fees; and
            (iii)    claim the federal earned income tax credit or the State earned income tax credit under § 10–704 of the Tax – General Article;
        (2)    coordinate and expand access to free, fact–based financial education and coaching for low–income individuals and families;
        (3)    connect low–income individuals and families to affordable, high–quality financial services;
        (4)    recruit, train, and manage a corps of volunteers to provide financial education, coaching, and tax preparation services for low–income individuals and families; and
        (5)    conduct outreach to low–income individuals and families.