Section 6-1008 - More Jobs for Marylanders Program Tax Credit

(a) In this section, 'eligible project' and 'qualified position' have the meanings stated in § 6–801 of this article. (b) For a qualified opportunity zone business that qualifies for a More Jobs for Marylanders Program tax credit under § 10–741(b) of the Tax – General Article: (1) the Level 1 opportunity zone enhancement is equal to 6% of the total amount of wages paid for each qualified position at an eligible project; and (2) the Level 2 opportunity zone enhancement is equal to 6.25% of the total amount of wages paid for each qualified position at an eligible project. (c) The enhanced tax credit percentages authorized under subsection (b) of this section are in substitution for and not in addition to the State employer withholding amount under § 10–741(b) of the Tax – General Article.