Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maryland, is under scrutiny for improperly claiming nearly $14,000 in homestead tax exemptions on two properties in Washington, DC, and Maryland, raising questions about her eligibility for tax relief intended for low-income residents and seniors.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, who is running for the U.S. Senate in Maryland, is facing scrutiny over improper tax deductions on two properties in Maryland and Washington, DC, potentially saving her thousands of dollars. A CNN investigation revealed that Alsobrooks claimed homestead tax exemptions on both her home in Washington, DC, and a townhouse in Prince George’s County, from 2005 to 2017, totaling nearly $14,000 in savings.
The homestead exemption is designed to provide tax relief to low-income residents and senior citizens, but Alsobrooks did not qualify for it on either property. Her senior adviser, Connor Lounsbury, explained that Alsobrooks was unaware of the exemption on the DC home, which her grandparents likely qualified for before she assumed responsibility for the mortgage.
In Maryland, Alsobrooks received an additional exemption after purchasing a townhouse in 2005. Although she later began renting out the property, she continued to benefit from the tax credit meant for primary residents. Alsobrooks has since acknowledged the issue and is working to resolve any financial discrepancies.
Alsobrooks is competing against former Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) for the seat of retiring Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD).
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