Health Enterprise Zone

[fch813]

I'm a Massage Therapist in Maryland and I was wondering if I qualified for the HEZ credit and where would I find the Health Enterprise Zone Credit? I do not see it on my license/registration.

[Anita01 · Accepted solution]

The credit is for employers who hire certain employees and it does not appear to include your profession.  From the MD web site:

"Health Enterprise Zone Hiring Tax Credit

A Health Enterprise Zone (HEZ) Employer may be eligible for a refundable income tax credit based on wages paid to qualified employees.

A “Health Enterprise Zone Employer” means a HEZ Practitioner, a for-profit entity, or a nonprofit entity that employs qualified employees and provides health care services in a HEZ.

A “Health Enterprise Zone Practitioner” is a health care practitioner who is licensed or certified under the Maryland Health Occupations Article and who provides:

•  Primary care, including obstetrics, gynecological services,
  pediatric services, or geriatric services;
•  Behavioral health services, including mental health or
  alcohol and substance abuse services; or,
•  Dental services."

[fch813]

Thank you!