As Maryland lawmakers work to close a roughly $3 billion budget gap, state Senate President Bill Ferguson says a 2.5% tax on services one business provides another is a top contender, despite strong opposition from business owners.
Speaking with reporters Friday, Ferguson said new taxes “should be the last option on the table.”
However, businesses are likely to get tax relief from a future federal tax cut, he said.
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