Council Reviews New Three-Tier Progressive County Income Tax
MCCouncilMay 12, 2026
The Montgomery County Council will review and take a straw vote on May 13, 2026 on a resolution to establish a new progressive County income tax structure, replacing the current flat rate. The proposed rates are 2.70 percent on Maryland taxable income of $1–$50,000; 3 percent on $50,001–$150,000; and 3.3 percent on income above $150,000, taking effect for tax year beginning January 1, 2027. The structure differs from the County Executive's proposal to set a flat 3.3 percent rate on all taxable income starting after December 31, 2026.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 13 at 9:30 a.m. to Review Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget Resolutions”, received May 12, 2026.
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Key dates
2026-05-13
meeting — Council straw vote on resolution to set progressive County income tax rates
2026-05-08
meeting — Council discussed new progressive income tax structure
2027-01-01
effective — New progressive County income tax rate structure takes effect
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