Help Repeal the Computer Services Sales Tax

The Maryland General Assembly convenes in Annapolis next week. One of the Maryland Chamber's priorities for the 2008 session will be to repeal the computer services sales tax enacted during the recent special session.

Together with the Tech Council of Maryland and many other local chambers, business organization and companies throughout the state, we are launching a coalition to repeal the tax, which is set to take effect July 1.

We oppose the computer services sales tax because it will stifle economic development and damage Maryland's competitiveness. Regardless of company size or industry sector, Maryland businesses rely on computer services to compete. Imposing a 6 percent sales tax on computer services like web design, network maintenance and custom programming is bad public policy.

To assist us in educating and engaging the business community, we've launched a coalition website at www.FightTheTechTax.com. Please take a moment to visit the site, learn more about the issue, and contact your legislators.

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This information is from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.

 

Help Repeal the Computer Services Sales Tax

 

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