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MS HB26

Bill

Status

Failed

6/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Lamar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

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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