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Maryland’s Digital Ad Tax Gag Rule Gets Smacked Down
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a Maryland law banning companies from disclosing a digital advertising tax to customers, affirming First Amendment rights. This ruling allows firms to transparently communicate price increases, holding politicians accountable. It highlights Maryland’s trend of imposing questionable taxes while restricting corporate speech.