Listening. Taking Action. Getting
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 Dear
Friends, 
Eligible homeowners now have until Nov. 1,
2010, to apply for the Maryland Homeowner's Property Tax
Credit program, which limits the amount of property taxes
a homeowner must pay based on income. Homeowners must apply
every year for the credit. In the past, the deadline has been
Sept. 1. This
tax break has been available since 1975 when it was known as
the "circuit breaker" for elderly homeowners because it shut
off the property tax at a certain point, just like an electric
circuit breaker shuts off the current when the circuit becomes
overloaded. Under a 2006 expansion of the credit signed into
law by Governor Ehrlich, the program now is available to all
homeowners regardless of age. Households with incomes of up to
$60,000 may be eligible if their property assessment is a
maximum of $300,000. Before 2006, the maximum assessment was
$150,000.
A supplemental Carroll County Senior Tax
Credit
for homeowners 65 and older will automatically apply to
eligible county residents who fill out the state
application.
The Maryland state application is
used for both county and state qualifications. Some applicants
may be eligible for a county credit even though they may be
ineligible for a State credit. The State Department of
Assessments and Taxation will determine the amount of credit a
senior
receives. Governor Ehrlich proposed the
expanded property tax credit to ensure that homeowners are not
forced out of their houses by skyrocketing
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Providing the Frail Elderly with More
Choices in Where They
Live
Yesterday, I met with fellow members of the
Long-Term
Care Reform Workgroup at the UMBC Technology Center to
discuss improvements to the long-term care system. This group
of medical professionals, legislators and experts was created
by the Department
of Health and Mental Hygiene to pursue a long-term
care program that meets the differing needs of seniors. By
working with the needs of individuals, we hope to provide the
frail elderly with more choices in where they live.
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Best wishes to "Aunt Frannie"
Restivo, who celebrated her 103rd birthday at Oakland Manor
Assisted Living, where she has made many dear
friends.
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Susan presents a House of Delegates
Citation to Mark Waclawski, President of Ravens
Nest #14, for the group's 10-Year Anniversary of
service to the community and fellowship for Ravens
fans. |
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Carroll Residents Eligible for
Discount Dental
Program
Carroll County
residents can take advantage of a pilot discount dental
program that launched Sept. 1.
The program is not
insurance. Instead, participants can save an average of 20
percent to 50 percent off the regular price of dental services
and 20 percent off orthodontic services at participating
dentists and orthodontists.
With the card,
Carroll County residents will have access to savings on dental
cleanings, X-rays, braces, dentures, crowns, root canals and
other important procedures. Click here
to read more or to
join... |
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Susan: |
I am dedicated to being your
voice in Annapolis as we work toward better roads, schools and
jobs, and also a reduced tax burden.
Please
feel free to contact me with any concerns or ideas you may
have. My legislative aide, Linda Schmuck, and I are
always happy to
help. |
| Contact
Information |
| Susan
W. Krebs
Maryland
House of Delegates
6
Bladen Street, Room 324
Annapolis, MD
21401
410-841-3200
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