Maryland's Tax Checkoffs

You can use your Maryland income tax return to contribute money to protect our state’s natural resources, support cancer research and help the gubernatorial election process.

Your contribution will reduce the amount of your state refund or increase the amount of additional state tax you owe. However, any contribution you make to the Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund and the Maryland Cancer Fund is tax deductible for the year the contribution was made, if you itemize deductions

Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund

You may contribute any amount you wish to the Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund, using line 35 of Form 502 or line 13 of Form 503.

Contributions to this fund support projects to restore wetlands, plant trees and protect threatened plants and animals. The donations are divided evenly between the Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Wildlife and Heritage Division of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Your contribution to this fund is tax deductible.

Developmental Disabilities Administration Waiting List Equity Fund

You may contribute any amount you wish to this fund, using line 36 of Form 502 and line 14 of Form 503, line 40 on Form 505 and line 27 of Form 504. The amount contributed will reduce your refund or increase your balance due.

The Waiting List Equity Fund contributions support individual and family support services, employment or integrated day services and supported living arrangements.

Maryland Cancer Fund

You may contribute any amount you wish to the Maryland Cancer Fund , using line 37 of Form 502 or line 15 of Form 503. Contributions to the Maryland Cancer Fund support grants for cancer research, prevention and treatment. Your contribution to this fund is tax deductible.