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Maryland Tax Court voids digital ad tax, orders refunds

8/15/2026

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Maryland Tax Court struck down the Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Tax and ordered refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV.
The 2021 law, passed a veto, taxed firms with $100 million+ revenue at up to 10%.
Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk and Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey said they disagreed with the ruling, adding tax had been projected to raise $250 million annually for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.

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Maryland Tax Court struck down the Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Tax and ordered refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV.
The 2021 law, passed a veto, taxed firms with $100 million+ revenue at up to 10%.
Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk and Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey said they disagreed with the ruling, adding tax had been projected to raise $250 million annually for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.