(a) (1) For all taxable years beginning before January 1, 2001, a franchise tax, measured by taxable net earnings, is imposed annually on each financial institution existing or doing business in the State during any part of the fiscal year of the financial institution.
(2) For all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2000, the financial institution franchise tax is terminated, and Maryland taxable income of financial institutions shall be subject to taxation under Title 10 of this article.
(b) A county, municipal corporation, special taxing district, or other political subdivision of the State may not impose on a savings bank or savings and loan association any tax other than its regular tax on property.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Financial Institution Franchise Tax
Section 8-202 - Imposition of Tax
Section 8-204 - Taxable Net Earnings -- Computation
Section 8-205 - Taxable Net Earnings -- International Banking Facilities
Section 8-206 - Taxable Net Earnings -- Allocation
Section 8-207 - Tax Credit -- for Estimated Taxes
Section 8-208 - Tax Credit -- for Tax Paid to Other State
Section 8-209 - Returns and Declarations
Section 8-211 - Administration by Department
Section 8-212 - Certifications for Payment of Refunds
Section 8-215 - Credit for Neighborhood and Community Assistance
Section 8-216 - Credit for Wages, Child Care, and Transportation for Employees With Disabilities
Section 8-217 - Credit for Businesses That Create Jobs
Section 8-218 - Credit for Employer-Provided Long-Term Care Insurance
Section 8-220 - One Maryland Economic Development Tax Credits