MD 6% Digital Tax Begins Now
Maryland’s new 6% sales and use tax on digital products becomes effective this month. Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC, advises businesses that provide digital products to review the new requirements to evaluate their sales tax collection and filing requirements.
1st SMECO EV Charging Station Opens
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative opened its first EV Recharge public charging station for electric vehicles at the St. Mary’s County Public Library and Garvey Activity Senior Center on Hayden Farm Lane in Leonardtown. The station has 24-hour access.
Jr. Science & Humanities Symposium Returns
The Patuxent Partnership joins with Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and St. Mary’s College of Maryland to again host the Maryland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.
Hoyer on Report: There’s ‘Little to Celebrate’
The US Labor Department’s January 2021 jobs report tells a story of the nation’s economy crying out for help from Washington, says Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
Child Tax Credit Holds Great Value
The federal child tax credit is available to help many taxpayers with children under the age of 17. Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC also helps taxpayers learn more about the dependent credit eligibility for older children.
SMECO Scholarship Applications Available
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is offering college scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
Hoyer Applauds Buy American Order
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer applauded President Joe Biden on his Buy American executive order to help support American manufacturers and workers.
County Offers Relief Funds for Restaurants
St. Mary’s County has approved a second round of relief funds for food service establishments as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact businesses.