Maryland Married Couple Deduction

AG442 · Apr 7, 2025 10:42:45 AM

My wife and I are full time Delaware Residents.I earn income in Maryland; my wife does not.Are we entitled to the $1200 deduction, a lesser amount or nothing?thank you

My wife and I are full time Delaware Residents.

I earn income in Maryland; my wife does not.

Are we entitled to the $1200 deduction, a lesser amount or nothing?

thank you

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No, it only applies if you both have taxable Maryland income.

Married couples filing a joint return, when both have taxable income, may subtract up to $1,200 or the income of the spouse with the lower income, whichever is less.

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