MD Gov. wants to tax apps, e-books, other downloads

By Brian Hughes
Washington Examiner
Jan. 28, 2012

ANNAPOLIS -- Marylanders might have some extra inspiration when they download "Angry Birds" to their smartphones in coming months.

The state would charge a 6 percent sales tax on virtually every downloaded product under an obscure provision in Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed budget.

In other words, that 99-cent downloaded song from iTunes would cost $1.06, and smartphone apps, e-books for your Kindle, ringtones, chat discussions and other digital products would get pricier. Among the few exceptions, gift certificates and gift cards would not be taxed.

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