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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade

Maryland tax court voids digital advertising tax and orders refunds to tech companies

A Maryland state tax court has invalidated the state's digital advertising tax and mandated that the state refund tax payments previously collected from companies including Apple, Google, and Peacock TV.

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Why It Matters

This ruling ends a specific tax on digital advertising revenue in Maryland and requires the state to return collected funds to the affected technology corporations.

Key Facts

  • The Maryland state tax court declared the state's digital advertising tax invalid.
  • The court ordered the state to issue refunds for all digital advertising tax revenue collected to date.
  • Apple, Google, and Peacock TV are specifically identified as companies owed refunds.
  • Maryland's digital advertising tax was the first of its kind in the United States.

Who's Mentioned

organizationApple“A company entitled to a tax refund under the ruling.”organizationGoogle“A company entitled to a tax refund under the ruling.”locationMaryland“The state where the tax was implemented and the court ruling occurred.”organizationPeacock TV“A company entitled to a tax refund under the ruling.”