ANNAPOLIS (June 17, 2005)—With the Fourth of July
approaching, Maryland Comptroller William Donald Schaefer
reminded consumers and businesses that American, Maryland and
POW/MIA flags are exempt from Maryland’s 5 percent sales tax.
The exemption is provided for under the Tax-General Article of
the Maryland Code, Section 11-205.
“Patriotism is tax-free and so is the purchase of American,
Maryland or POW/MIA flags,” said Comptroller Schaefer. “Please
remember that sales tax should not be charged on purchases of
these flags now or at any other time of the year.”
For more information about Maryland sales tax exemptions,
consumers can call the Comptroller’s Taxpayer Service Section at
410-767-1300 in Central Maryland or 1-800-492-1751 toll-free
from elsewhere, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.