Maryland Comptroller Supports Computer Services Tax Repeal January 22, 2008 Joseph Bishop-Henchman Joseph Bishop-Henchman From Daily Tax Report‘s Kathy Lundy Springuel: Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot (D) weighed in Jan.1 8 against extension of the state’s 6 percent sales tax to cover computer services, calling it an “attack on our knowledge-based economy” that will “damage our long-term economic success.” Franchot said he intended to “work with a broad grassroots coalition” to repeal the computer services sales tax during the 90-day General Assembly session that opened Jan. 9.[…] “I spoke out in public opposition to this proposal when it was rammed through during the closing days of the special session, and I feel the same way today,” the comptroller said, calling on the General Assembly and the governor to repeal it.[…] A[ Governor] O’Malley spokeswoman declined to comment on the comptroller’s remarks, noting that the governor will deliver his State of the State address Jan. 23 and “will have more to say then.”[….] We discussed the problematic tax here, and first noted efforts to repeal it here. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Maryland