The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) 2020 Homeowners’ and Renters’ Tax Credit applications are now available online.

Here is a link for the applications.

As of right now, you can apply online and you can also download and print an application from their website.

You can check if you qualify by visiting the SDAT website. The links to the different applications and qualifications are located in this 2019 press release from SDAT.

The deadline to apply for 2020 is September 1.

**Please note that due to COVID-19, the MD Department of Assessments and Taxation has the following notice on their website for the tax credits office:​​​

Please be advised that effective 3/16/2020, SDAT’s Tax Credits office will be closed to the public until further notice. Unfortunately, processing times will be slowed during the duration of this situation. We apologize for this inconvinience {sic} and appreciate your patience. Homeowners’ and Renters’ tax credit applications can still be filed online through http://www.taxcredits.sdat.maryland.gov. Homestead applications can be filed through https://sdathtc.dat.maryland.gov​.

Read more in the press release linked above, and apply if you are eligible and don’t already receive the credit!