New $6,000 Senior Tax Deduction Available for 2025 Returns

Beginning with 2025 Maryland tax returns, residents aged 65 or older can claim a new $6,000 deduction from taxable income, or $12,000 for qualifying married couples. The full deduction applies to individuals earning under $75,000 (or $150,000 for couples), with a gradual phase-out for higher earners. No special application is required — filers simply check the '65 or older' box on their return.