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MS HB1101

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Lamar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes a $400 annual "professional privilege tax" on professionals who practice in Mississippi but are not domiciled in the state and do not maintain a regular place of business there

  • Applies to 22 specified professions including attorneys, physicians, dentists, accountants, engineers, architects, pharmacists, real estate brokers, lobbyists, and veterinarians

  • Requires the Department of Revenue to collect the tax before June 1 of each year, with proceeds deposited to the State General Fund

  • Establishes a $500 fine upon conviction for any covered professional who fails to pay the tax while practicing in the state

  • Effective date of July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Professional privilege tax; impose on persons who practice in state and who are not domiciled in and do not maintain regular place of business in state.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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