§ 6-802. Uses of appropriation.

MD Human Svs Code § 6-802 (2019) (N/A)
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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.