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GA SB512

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/26/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jack Hill

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants the Georgia state revenue commissioner authority to collect sales and use taxes from businesses that may not otherwise be legally obligated to collect and remit such taxes, targeting previously uncollected revenue
  • Authorizes the commissioner to hire private contractors to assist with the collection of these uncollected taxes, subject to the commissioner's approval
  • Prohibits any current employee of the Department of Revenue from serving as an approved contractor under this provision
  • Requires that all hired contractors be compensated solely on a commission or contingent fee basis, meaning payment only upon successful collection
  • Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval; sponsored by Senator Hill of the 4th District and passed the Senate

Legislative Description

Sales/Use Taxes; provide state revenue commissioner with authority to collect sales/use taxes from businesses that may not be obligated

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/31/2010

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/30/2010
Appropriations3/17/2010

Full Bill Text

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