Patriotism is Tax-Free on Flag Day; Everyday

- American, POW/MIA and Maryland Flags are Tax-Free -  

            ANNAPOLIS, Md. (June 10, 2013) – In anticipation of Flag Day, Comptroller Peter Franchot reminded patriotic consumers today American, POW/MIA and Maryland flags are exempt from the state’s 6 percent sales tax. The exemption can be found under the Tax-General Article of the Maryland Code, Section 11-205.

            “You can’t put a tax on patriotism, and in that same spirit, there is no tax on the purchase of American, Maryland or POW/MIA flags,” said Comptroller Franchot. “In fact, sales tax should not be charged on purchases of these flags now or at any other time of the year.”

            For more information about Maryland sales tax exemptions, consumers can call the Comptroller’s Taxpayer Service Section at 410-260-7980, in Central Maryland, or 1-800-638-2937, toll-free from elsewhere, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.