Maryland tax credit bill aims to spur commercial development

Commercial real estate developers would be able to claim a state income tax credit for their projects under a bill introduced in the General Assembly.

Senate Bill 138, the “Build Maryland Tax Credit Act,” authorizes at least $4 million a year in tax credits. The bill was introduced Jan. 16 by Sen. Roger Manno, D-Montgomery, and Sen. James Mathias Jr., D-Somerset.

The tax credit legislation comes at the same time that Gov. Martin O’Malley wants to launch a new $3.5 million tax credit for cyber…