Local Taxing Authority in Maryland
Issue Overview: There is a movement by several county and local governments to seek expanded taxing authority from the Maryland General Assembly.
NFIB Position: NFIB will oppose any legislation that would grant local governments the authority to impose a local sales tax. The burden on small businesses associated with this kind of patchwork taxation would be great, causing administrative nightmares and unfair competition from surrounding counties and municipalities.
Issue Status: HB 676 and SB 561, County Property Taxes--Classes of Property and Special Rates, introduced by Delegate Carr and Sen. Madaleno, would allow the counties and Baltimore City to develop different property rates for special classes of property, i.e. commercial property, etc. A hearing is scheduled in the House for Feb. 28. NFIB will oppose this legislation.
