# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 6. Community Services

### Subtitle 8. Financial Capability Services

#### Section 6-802

An appropriation made under Sec. 6-801 of this subtitle may be used only to:

(1) provide free volunteer income tax assistance that helps low-income individuals and families:

  (i) file tax returns;

  (ii) avoid predatory fees; and

  (iii) claim the federal earned income tax credit or the State earned income tax credit under Sec. 10-704 of the Tax - General Article;

(2) coordinate and expand access to free, fact-based financial education and coaching for low-income individuals and families;

(3) connect low-income individuals and families to affordable, high-quality financial services;

(4) recruit, train, and manage a corps of volunteers to provide financial education, coaching, and tax preparation services for low-income individuals and families; and

(5) conduct outreach to low-income individuals and families.

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Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)