sales tax

A Democratic proposal would reduce the state sales tax to 5% from 6%, but also expand it to an array of services. It's an unpopular idea, but supporters say it's worth considering.

The state Senate voted mostly on party lines Friday to override 17 of Gov. Larry Hogan’s vetoes of bills passed last year. The most controversial among…

The Maryland House of Delegates voted Monday largely along party lines to override 11 of Gov. Larry Hogan’s vetoes. The two most controversial were a…

Analysts are warning that the COVID-19 epidemic will be disastrous for the state’s budget and for all the services state and local governments provide.The…

The Maryland General Assembly adjourned its annual 90-day legislative session on Wednesday, 19 days early as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the…

The state Senate passed two changes to the sales tax on Tuesday night. One of the bills extends the sales tax to digital products, such as e-books and…

State lawmakers are considering applying the state’s 6% sales tax to digital products, such as e-books and streaming services. The House is expected to…

State lawmakers have proposed a new sales tax on professional services as a way to pay for the Kirwan Commission’s recommended school system…