Maryland Communications Tax Reform Commission
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Charge of the Commission
The Communications Tax Reform Commission was created by Chapter 261 & 262, Acts of 2012.
The Commission’s charge is to assess the “feasibility and fiscal implications for the State and local governments of a modernized, competitively neutral communications tax and fee system that eliminates disparate treatment of similar communications service providers” and the “efficacy of tax and other incentives to encourage investment in broadband networks and emerging technologies.” The Commission is explicitly directed to include an examination of the following taxes and fees as they relate to consumers and providers of communications services:
- State and local property taxes;
- the public service company franchise tax;
- sales and use taxes;
- corporate income tax;
- local communications taxes and fees; and
- any other communications tax or fee that the Commission determines is relevant.
Additionally the Commission shall:
- receive data from staff regarding the taxes and fees collected by State and local governments from communications services companies during fiscal year 2012 (as reported by the government entities) as well as taxes and fees remitted by communications companies (as reported by the companies);
- submit an interim report of its findings and recommendations by December 31, 2012; and
- submit a final report of its findings and recommendations by June 30, 2013.
Twenty-two members make up the Commission. Sixteen are appointed by the Governor, who also names the chair. Two each are appointed by the Senate President, and House Speaker, and two serve ex officio.
Interim Report
Information Request Results
Upcoming Meetings
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Louis L. Goldstein Building
Assembly Room
80 Calvert Street
Annapolis, MD 21404-0466
Agenda
Videotaping of Meetings
The Communications Tax Reform Commission has received requests to have its proceedings video recorded. In order for these requests to be accommodated, they must be made no later than 12:00 noon three business days before a meeting (as the Commission typically meets on Wednesdays, the deadline is noon on the prior Friday). Space is limited, so approval will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and cameras must be placed where directed by the Chairmen or commission staff. Disruptions to the commission’s proceedings will not be tolerated.
Please submit your request to CTRC@comp.state.md.us along with an organizational/channel affiliation; a contact name, phone number, and email address; and the names of any individual who will be attending the meeting to record the proceedings or assist with the recording.