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MS HB26
Bill
Status
Failed
6/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
John Lamar
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AI Summary
- Imposes 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 there
- Department of Revenue shall collect the tax before June 1 each year and deposit revenue into the Civil Legal Assistance Fund
- Failure to pay the required tax while practicing law subjects violators to a fine of $500 upon conviction, in addition to other penalties
- Department of Revenue empowered to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for implementation and administration of the tax
- Effective date is July 1, 2020
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
6/3/2020
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means1/24/2020
Full Bill Text
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