Working Families Income Supplement

June 16, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Council Expands Eligibility for County’s Local Income Tax Credit 

On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a bill that expands eligibility for the county’s local income tax credit: the Working Families Income Supplement (WFIS). The amendment allows residents who qualify for either the federal or state earned income tax credit (EITC) to be eligible for the county’s WFIS, according to a council staff […]

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October 29, 2013 | Staff Writer

Council Approves Working Families Income Supplement Bill

The Montgomery County Council, on Oct.29, unanimously approved Expedited Bill 8-13. The bill would increase the County’s Working Families Income Supplement for low-income households to 90 percent of the Maryland refundable credit beginning in Fiscal Year 2015 95 percent in FY16 100 percent in FY17 and beyond. The chief sponsor was Councilmember Hans Riemer. Councilmembers […]

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March 25, 2013 | Staff Writer

photo men removing trash

Wanted: Earth Day Volunteers (Video)

Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection is sponsoring a clean up day on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to noon to celebrate Earth Month. Volunteers must register prior to the event by sending an email to leslie.wilcox@montgomerycountymd.gov or calling 240.777.7780. Students may earn SSL hours. The cleanup will take place in the White Oak […]

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