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MS HB1589
Bill
Status
2/22/2017
Primary Sponsor
John Lamar
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AI Summary
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Imposes an annual professional privilege tax of $400 on attorneys practicing in Mississippi who are not domiciled in the state and do not maintain a regular place of business in the state.
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Requires the Department of Revenue to collect the tax by June 1 each year and deposit revenue into the Civil Legal Assistance Fund.
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Establishes a fine of up to $500 upon conviction for failure to pay the required tax while practicing law in the state.
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Authorizes the Department of Revenue to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the tax.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Professional privilege tax; impose on attorneys who practice in state, are not domiciled in and do not maintain regular place of business.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/22/2017