Maryland’s digital advertising tax struck down by Anne Arundel judge

A judge struck down Maryland’s digital advertising tax Monday in Anne Arundel Circuit Court, ruling that the first-in-the-nation law was unconstitutional. In a ruling from the bench, Judge Alison L. Asti decided in favor of Verizon and Comcast, which filed a challenge in state court in 2021 against Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. Franchot’s office is reviewing the decision and deciding on its next steps, a spokesperson said Monday.