Christina Ison

Maryland 9 percent alcohol tax vs 6 percent sales tax POS setup for Hagerstown restaurants and liquor stores

E-commerce Strategies October 7, 2026 19 min read

Maryland’s 9% Alcohol Tax vs the 6% Rate: POS Setup for Hagerstown Bars, Restaurants, and Liquor Stores

Maryland’s 9 percent alcohol tax applies to the taxable price of alcoholic beverages, while Maryland’s general sales-and-use-tax rate is 6% for most other taxable restaurant and retail sales. Hagerstown merchants should therefore...

Maryland traders license requirements for Washington County retail store in Hagerstown

E-commerce Strategies October 7, 2026 21 min read

The Maryland Trader’s License: What Washington County Retailers Pay, When It Renews, and What Happens If You Skip It

Most retailers opening a store in Washington County need a Maryland traders license before selling merchandise. The license is issued through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, normally renews on the May...

Tri-state POS tax management for Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia

Payment Processing August 25, 2026 33 min read

Cross-Border Commerce in the Tri-State Area: Handling Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia Tax Rates in One POS

A merchant can serve customers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia from the same POS while still owing different tax amounts on otherwise similar transactions. The correct tax can depend on where...

I-81 corridor trucking, warehouse, fleet card, fuel card, and B2B payments illustration

Payment Processing August 25, 2026 33 min read

Payments for Warehouse, Trucking, and Distribution Businesses on the I-81 Corridor: Fleet Cards, Fuel Cards, and B2B Invoicing

Warehouses, trucking companies, and distribution businesses often accept very different types of payments for very different transactions. A driver may use a fleet or fuel card for an operational purchase, while a...