MARYLAND. – Effective July 1, new taxes and additional fees went into effect in Maryland, drawing criticism from some lawmakers and residents.
“This year, we went into session with a $3 billion deficit, and the state was looking at ways to fill that gap through various taxes,” said Del. Wayne Hartman.
Among the increased costs residents will face are higher sales taxes, increased MVA registration fees, and a new tax on information technology services. Hartman said the IT tax will play a significant role in reducing the deficit…