Thursday, August 8, 2013

Harford County Executive and candidate for Governor David R. Craig



Contact: Jim Pettit
@jamesmpettit


Harford County Executive and candidate for Governor David R. Craig released the following statement today regarding "tax free" week:

"Anything that gives Marylanders some tax relief is better than nothing, and it’s a recognition from a stubborn political monopoly about the need to spur the economy, but the need for a so-called 'tax free week' raises a broader issue.  Why is it just for a week,  and why do politicians decide what items qualify?

"State government has collected nearly $4 billion since the enactment of a 20% sales tax increase in 2007. That is a lot of back to school clothes, and handing out some extra pocket change for shoes, shirts and pants is a sorry pittance considering this regressive, harmful tax hits working people the hardest."

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Background:

The second Sunday of August to the following Saturday is designated as Shop Maryland tax-free week each year. That means qualifying apparel and footwear $100 or less, per item, are exempt from the state sales tax. Accessory items are not included. The tax-free week for 2013 will occur Sunday, August 11, through Saturday, August 17.

 http://comptroller.marylandtaxes.com/Public_Services/Agency_Information/Office_of_the_Comptroller/Comptroller_Initiatives/Shop_Maryland_Tax-free_Week/

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