Maryland lawmakers scale back proposed business services tax
- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a new budget framework that includes tax increases and cuts to address a $3.3 billion deficit, stating, "We’re asking the wealthiest Marylanders to pay their fair share."
- The budget will impose a new 3% tax on information technology services to help modernize the state's tax code and balance the budget.
- House Speaker Adrienne Jones mentioned that low- and middle-income Marylanders can expect tax breaks from the budget changes.
- Senate President Bill Ferguson highlighted that the new capital gains tax will fund transportation and infrastructure improvements.
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