Sales and Use Tax – Alteration of Rate Due to Inflation
Sponsor: Robert B. Long (District 6)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - Sales and UseStatus: Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Decreasing, from 6% to 5%, the sales and use tax rate for a 12-month period beginning July 1 if a certain inflation rate, as determined by the Comptroller, is at least 6%.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 14Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Willey, Amy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cirone, Christine | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Long, R., Delegate Long, R.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Diefenbach, Linda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | D’Orazio , Daniela | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Katz, Janet | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Kevin | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lee, Mickey | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Pedersen, Stacy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
IndividualFAV 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association