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The error you are seeing refers to the Quality Teacher Incentive Credit. On Maryland Form 502Cr, Part C, line 1, column A is where you enter the name of the qualified employer (the Maryland public school system or state/local correctional facility) where you teach.

 

To resolve the Smart Check error, navigate to the specific interview section for Maryland state credits:

  1. Go to the State Taxes tab and continue to the Maryland return.
  2. Look for a screen titled "Take a look at Maryland credits".
  3. Scroll down to the Business and Investment Credits or Personal, Home and Family Credits section.
  4. Find Quality Teacher Incentive Credit and select Start or Edit.
  5. Enter the name of your employer as prompted on the screen.
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