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Maryland’s Tech Tax: A New Barrier to Growth in the Old Line State
Maryland’s new “tech tax,” a 3% sales tax on technology and data services effective July 1, 2025, threatens the state’s business climate and could drive companies to neighboring states. Critics argue it undermines efforts to foster innovation and could pose long-term economic harm, especially to small businesses struggling with rising costs.