Bill Positions

Bill Number: HB 1169

Bill Title: Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services Exemption - Internet-Based Publishing Services

Bill Sponsor(s): Delegate Barve

Subject: Budget & Tax

Committee: W&M

Bill Summary: This bill would exempt from the sales tax the sale of a computer service used to provide Internet-based publishing services that are delivered primarily outside of the state.

History: The sales tax on computer services was enacted at the 2007 special session, effective 7/1/08.

Chamber Position: Support

Position Summary: The sales tax on computer services will impose a non-competitive tax on Maryland technology businesses that will damage a critical sector of Maryland's economy. If the tax is allowed to go into effect this July, Maryland businesses will source their technology acquisitions to other states and Maryland-based technology companies will locate to adjacent states that do not impose this tax. Providing an exemption for Internet-based publishing services will help to retain jobs in Maryland relating to these types of research activities.

Position Statement: Coming Soon

Chamber Staff: Ronald Wineholt

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.