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Oct 15, 2018

Maryland county to consider ending monthly mobile home tax

Another Maryland county council will consider ending a monthly tax charged to owners of mobile homes.

Dec 28, 2015

Federal judge finds billboard lawsuit belongs in Md. courts

The City of Baltimore won a technical battle with Clear Channel Outdoor over a 2013 billboard ordinance Monday after a federal judge found the ordinance levied a tax and should […]

Judge sees through sheer pants lawsuit
Oct 1, 2014

Tax on exercise, or religious infringement?

Take a deep breath, Marylanders, and move into a downward dog. Because unless you practice yoga (or go to any health club or gym) in the nation's capital, the “yoga tax” you may have heard of has nothing to do with you.

Sep 8, 2014

U.S. Supreme Court sets date to hear Md. tax case

Maryland’s top court ruled last year that the law violates the federal Constitution’s Commerce Clause by discouraging state residents from earning money outside the state

Aug 20, 2014

Audit: ‘Obamacare’ tax not meeting revenue goal

An “Obamacare” tax on medical devices is falling short of its revenue target because thousands of companies aren't paying it, according to a government audit released this week.

Aug 19, 2014

Audit: ‘Obamacare’ tax not meeting revenue target

A government audit says an "Obamacare" tax on medical devices is falling short of its revenue target because thousands of companies aren't paying it.

Top court upholds Md. income tax against Nordstrom subsidiary
Aug 18, 2014

Top court upholds Md. income tax against Nordstrom subsidiary

A Nordstrom subsidiary can’t use its own error to avoid a Maryland tax bill of more than $2 million, the state’s highest court has held.

May 29, 2014

For employers, insurance mandate still confuses

Another recent ruling is adding to the confusion surrounding the provision in the Affordable Care Act that requires medium and large businesses to provide health insurance to their employees

Mar 24, 2014

Top court: Out-of-state subsidiaries can be taxed here

In what is at least a $26 million victory for the state, Maryland’s top court held Monday that the comptroller can tax the income of out-of-state subsidiaries of a company doing business in Maryland if the subsidiary’s operations are economically dependent on the parent.

Peter Franchot
Jan 30, 2014

Scofflaws spelling snafu

The comptroller's list of tax evaders seems to have some errors.

Nov 18, 2013

Latest federal Internet gambling bill proposes tax

LAS VEGAS — If Congress makes no progress on a national framework for online gambling this session, it won’t be for a lack of legislation. Two lawmakers introduced bills over […]

Oct 7, 2013

Mayor: No property tax program audit needed

A dispute over the procedures and accuracy of tax collections in the city broke wide open at City Hall on Monday.