Who qualifies for the Maryland Forest/Park/Wildlife Ranger Retirement Pension exclusion?

If you meet ALL of the following criteria you may be able to claim a subtraction up to $15,000:
  • You were over 55 years old
  • You were not 65 or older, or totally disabled, or have a totally disabled spouse
  • You received income as a pension, annuity, or endowment from an employee retirement system that you included with your federal income
  • The retirement income is attributable to your service as a Forest/Park/Wildlife Ranger of the United States, the State of Maryland, or a political subdivision of Maryland.
Note: We automatically show this subtraction to you if you meet the first three requirements above.

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