State appeals tax court ruling that struck down digital ad tax

State officials are asking a circuit court to review a Maryland tax court ruling last month that struck down a first-of-its-kind digital ad tax that was challenged by three tech companies, Apple, Google and Peacock TV.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 503

Last Updated: 2 days, 18 hours ago

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State officials are asking a circuit court to review a state tax court ruling last month that struck down a first-of-its kind digital ad tax that was supposed to help fund Maryland education reform.

Three tech companies that challenged the 2021 Maryland law — Apple, Google and Peacock TV — won separate Maryland Tax Court rulings in August that found the law violated the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act. The appeal filed in Anne …

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