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Shoppers take advantage of tax-free week in Md.

Shoppers in Maryland are taking advantage of the state's weeklong sales tax holiday.

Tags: Peter Franchot, Hagerstown, Hagerstown Premium Outlets, Shop Maryland Week

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Shop tax-free in Maryland this week

Clothing and shoes under $100 are part of Maryland's tax-free week.

Tags: tax-free shopping, back-to-school, shopping, Peter Franchot, retail

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Md. comptroller announces contraband violations

Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Wednesday that 196 people were charged with tobacco violations in fiscal 2012, which ended July 1. He also says 325,851 packs of cigarettes valued at nearly $2 million were confiscated.

Tags: Peter Franchot, tobacco, cigarettes

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Md. comptroller warns against scam targeting military

Maryland's comptroller is issuing a warning about a scam that targets many involved in the military.

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Franchot warns veterans of email scam

Emails are going out to military personnel and some civilian workers, suggesting that if they're receiving disability benefits, they may be eligible for more. It's a scam.

Tags: kate ryan, scams, Peter Franchot, veterans

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Md. Comptroller to join with staff to open tax returns

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot will offer his thoughts on the recent tax filing season as he gathers with staff to open thousands of returns.

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Md. comptroller pushes for post-Labor Day school start

Many people in Virginia want to do away with the law requiring most schools to start after Labor Day. But in Maryland, it's a different story.

Tags: Maryland, Labor Day, Kings Dominion law, comptroller, Comptroller Peter Franchot, Peter Franchot

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Franchot wants increased smuggling penalties

Tags: Peter Franchot, cigarette smuggling, cigarettes

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Md. board notes drop in income tax revenue

Maryland's Board of Revenue Estimates has revised state revenue projections downward by about $80 million for the current fiscal year and $50 million for the next one.

Tags: Board of Revenue Estimates, Peter Franchot, donuts

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Md. comptroller: State gas tax a 'punch in the gut'

During a roundtable meeting in Annapolis, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot took a hard line against the plan, which the governor first unveiled on WTOP. O'Malley's proposal would phase in a 6 percent sales tax in addition to the gas tax over three years.

Tags: Peter Franchot, Yael Shahar, gas tax, Martin OMalley

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