Tax News Maryland State Stimulus Checks Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam Published Feb 16, 2021 1 min read In February Maryland passed the The Maryland Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs, and Families (RELIEF) Act. The RELIEF Act provides aid to Maryland residents through a number of measures, including an economic impact payment or stimulus payment for some people. To qualify for a stimulus payment, you must have a valid Social Security number and received the Maryland Earned Income Credit (EIC) on your 2019 Maryland state tax return. Note, this is not the same thing as the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The payment amount is based on your filing status from your 2019 return. If you meet the qualifications above on your 2019 Maryland state tax return, you should be eligible for: Single: $300 Married filing jointly, Head of Household, Qualifying Widower: $500 Your refund is waiting Get started You do not need to do anything to get your stimulus payment. As long as you filed a 2019 Maryland income tax return, the Comptroller will automatically determine your eligibility and send your stimulus payment. If you’re not sure if you are eligible, you can check the Maryland Stimulus Portal. The Maryland Comptroller has announced in a news release that 98% of payments will be processed by February 19th. The Maryland Comptroller will issue direct deposit payments to the account where you received your 2019 state tax refund or mail a check to your last address on record. If your bank does not accept a payment issued from the Marlyand Comptroller’s office, you will be sent a check. Previous Post Why Haven’t I Received My Second Stimulus Check? Next Post Extension and Tax Relief for Texas Winter Storm Victims Your refund is waiting Get started Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam More from TurboTaxBlogTeam Browse Related Articles Self-Employed Just Got My First 1099‑NEC. I’m Officially Freaking Out Health Care I’m Still on My Parents’ Health Insurance. Does That Affect My Taxes? Tax Tips My 1099-K Showed My Revenue. Here’s the Checklist I’m Using to Find Every Expense Tax Tips Confession: I’ve Been Tracking My Tips on Napkins. Here’s a Better Way Self-Employed Wait, I Have to Pay Taxes Four Times a Year? (A Freelancer’s Guide) Business Taxes I Hired My First Contractor. Here’s What I Needed to File Tax Deductions and Credits I’m Running on 2 Hours of Sleep — But This New Tax Rule Could Help Cover Big Baby Expenses Self-Employed My 1099-K Was Double What I Actually Earned. Here’s a 3-Step Plan Self-Employed I Drive for Uber and DoorDash. Here’s How I Track Everything Tax Deductions and Credits Confession: I Almost Forgot to Add My Newborn to My Taxes. Don’t Make My Mistake.