URGENT: Small Business Tech Tax
After successfully pushing back against a broader B2B services tax, Maryland lawmakers are now considering a 3% tax on technology services, expected to generate $500 million in new tax revenue. This tech-focused tax still threatens Maryland’s economic competitiveness—driving up costs for businesses and consumers alike.Technology is essential infrastructure across industries. This tax would increase costs for IT firms, small businesses, defense contractors, and more, making Maryland less attractive for investment and talent. Once services are taxed, expansion to other sectors becomes easier.How will this impact your business? Let us know by completing this short survey.
Business Information
Business/Organization Name
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Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Postal/ZIP Code
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
Postal/ZIP Code
Will you or someone from your business be available to testify against the proposed 2.5% business service tax?
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Yes, I can testify in person
Yes, I can testify virtually
I can submit written testimony only
I am willing to do one of the above depending on my availability.
No, I cannot testify at this time.
BUSINESS IMPACT
Help us quantify how this proposed tax would affect your operations and bottom line.
Which business services do you currently use that would be affected by this tax? (Select all that apply)
Accounting/bookkeeping
IT support/web services
Consulting services
Marketing/PR
Payroll processing
Photography/design/printing services
Landscaping and property maintenance
Repair services (electronics, machinery, heavy vehicles)
Financial planning and tax preparation
Appraisal services (non-real estate)
Other
Approximately how much would this 3% tax cost your business annually?
Less than $1,000
$1,000 to $5,000
$5,000 to $15,000
$15,000 to $50,000
More than $50,000
Other
How would the proposed 3% tax impact the technology and professional services your business relies on? (Select all that apply)
Increased costs for cloud, IT, or cybersecurity services
Higher fees for web development, hosting
More expensive accounting, payroll, or financial software/services
Delayed or reduced investment in new technology or software
Difficulty affording essential tech services for daily operations
No significant impact on the services we use
Other
How would this tax most likely impact your business? (Select one primary concern)
Force price increases for my customers
Lead to staffing reductions or hiring freezes
Put my business at a competitive disadvantage
Make me consider relocating some/all operations
Threaten the viability of my business
Other
May we share your business story with legislators and/or media?
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Yes, you may share my information with legislators and media
Yes, but only with legislators (not media)
Yes, but only anonymously (no business name)
No, please keep my information confidential
Please feel free to share additional information or comments with us.
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