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Maryland To Tax Custom Programming and Computer Services

Posted by kdawson on from the strangling-the-golden-goose dept.

mcwop writes "Early this morning Maryland passed legislation to apply a new 6% sales tax to 'custom computer programming' and other computer- and hardware-related services. Computer industry groups lobbied hard against the measure to no avail. Purchasers of IT services may find that in-house IT and buying out-of-state become attractive options, as well as cutting money out of other projects."

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  1. Re:Or just don't pay... by UbuntuDupe · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    But if we simplify the tax code, that would benefit the rich! --- Actual barrier to reform.

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  2. Get real! Why should one business be favored ... by trolltalk.com · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    FTFA:

    The measure increases sales tax by 1% and adds computer support services, data center support, custom programming, consulting, and disaster recovery services to the list. Legislators approved the change as part of a tax package they passed early Monday morning.

    In other words, It will now have to pay its fair share of taxes, same as other businesses.

    Why should people who have to shop at WallyWorld pay more than their fair share of taxes, so that IT consultants can pay none?

    Get real! This is totally fair. Or does the IT industry somehow not benefit from the services provided by tax revenues?

    And while you're all at it, better get used to it. There's trillions of dollars in debt that has to be paid back, with interest. Taxes have only one way to go - up! And everyone has to contribute. funny how you all scream about how unfair loopholes are, until someone does a goatse on your own personal loophole.

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