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AR HB1696

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gary Deffenbaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Expands sales tax treatment to include dues and membership fees for golf facilities and tennis/racquet clubs, in addition to existing coverage of health spas, health clubs, fitness clubs, and private clubs with alcoholic beverage permits

  • Updates reference to private clubs from Arkansas Code § 3-9-202(10) to § 3-9-202(12)

  • Maintains exemption from gross receipts tax for services provided by these facilities unless the service is specifically enumerated as taxable under state law

  • Requires private clubs to pay gross receipts tax on charges to members for preparation and serving of mixed drinks, and for cooling and serving of beer and wine

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the calendar quarter following the act's enactment date

Legislative Description

To Equalize The Sales Tax Treatment Of Dues And Membership Fees For Certain Clubs And Facilities; And To Levy A Sales Tax On Dues And Membership Fees To Certain Facilities And Clubs.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation3/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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