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AL HB306
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Knight
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AI Summary
- Exempts sales of food from Alabama state sales and use taxes beginning September 1, 2016, with food defined according to federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program standards under 7 U.S.C §2011, et seq.
- Local governments retain authority to collect sales taxes on food at the same rate as the local portion of the retail sales tax.
- Applies to gross receipts from the sale or use of food for all taxable periods beginning on or after September 1, 2016.
- If the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program definition of food is discontinued, the Alabama Legislature must provide a new definition by general law.
- Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Sales and use tax on food, exempt from, beginning September 1, 2015
Taxation
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means Education
2/24/2016
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means Education2/24/2016
Full Bill Text
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