Council Mulls Tax Credit for Seniors Who Volunteer

The Montgomery County Council in Maryland is supporting legislation that would provide a tax credit to seniors who volunteer at local schools and nonprofits, reports Montgomery Community Media . The bill is geared toward individuals at least 65 years old who volunteer in public schools and county charities. Montgomery County would set the amount of the credit, other criteria for eligibility, and rules for processing credit requests. The legislation must first pass the state's General Assembly, which begins its 90-day session on Jan. 8. Councilmember Craig Rice expressed hope that the measure would direct volunteers to certain schools, noting they could be more effective at some institutions than at others.