The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office May 2024

State business tax and fee waivers thru May 31st

Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman announced the state will waive late payment penalties and interest for Maryland businesses through May 31, 2024, to mitigate the economic impact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

The waiver of late payment penalties and interest will apply to all business filings for the following tax types with due dates between January 1, 2024, and May 31, 2024:

• Employer Withholding Tax

• Sales and Use Tax

• Tobacco Tax

• Motor Fuel Tax

• Admissions and Amusement Tax

• Tire Fee

• Bay Restoration Fee

• Transportation Network Fee

Late payment interest and penalties will automatically be waived if payment is received on or prior to May 31, 2024. Businesses do not need to take any action to request this waiver; the waiver will apply automatically.

Have a tree professionally planted in your yard – for free.

            A professional urban forester can help you choose and plant a beautiful shade tree for your yard at no cost. To register, submit an application at the link below, and a professional urban forester will contact you in approximately three weeks to start your process. Up to 25 trees may be planted on the same property. For more information and to register, visit caseytrees.org/plant/free-trees-prince-georges-county/.

Beltsville Young at Heart Club

Beltsville Young at Heart Club – lots of music, fun and conversation is to be had at the Beltsville Young at Heart Club. Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month starting at 11 AM at the Beltsville Community Center located at 3900 Sellman Rd., Beltsville. For more information, call Lois at 301-498-9736.

New help for first time home buyers

Prince George’s County’s First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program now offers up to $25,000 in downpayment and closing cost assistance. The program still provides zero percent deferred loans that are forgiven after 10 years.

Call the Pathway to Purchase program at 301-883-5456 for more information.

Senate and House college scholarships for Beltsville students

This spring and summer, Delegates Joseline Pena-Melnyk, Ben Barnes, Mary Lehman, and I will award college scholarships for Beltsville students. Applications for the scholarships for school year 2024-25 are posted on the 21st District Delegation website. The application will automatically go to Dels. Barnes, Pena-Melnyk, and Lehman. You will need to fill out a separate application with my office, for the Senatorial Scholarship.

In the meantime, please make sure you have a Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) account and fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) when it becomes available.

21st District Delegation Website: https://www.21stdistrictdelegation.com/college-scholarships

If you have questions, email my office at jim.rosapepe@senate.state.md.us or call at 410-841-3141.

Contact me

Please let me know if there are other issues you have questions or thoughts about. And, of course, feel free to be in touch if I can be of help to you. Just email 21stDistrictDelegation@gmail.com or call 410-841-3141.