Maryland Tax Court Orders Refunds for Digital Ad Tax

A Maryland tax court has voided a digital advertising tax and ordered refunds for Apple, Google, and Peacock TV.

The court's decision on August 15, 2026, mandates that the state issue reimbursements to these technology companies. This ruling follows a period where the digital ad tax was in effect, impacting major tech firms operating within the state. The decision represents a financial outcome for the affected companies, who will receive back taxes paid under the invalidated law. This development in Maryland's tax policy could influence similar digital services taxes in other jurisdictions.