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SB402
SB402 ENGROSSED By Senator Melson A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide for the registration
and regulation of certain individual tax preparers; to provide for registration exemptions;
to prohibit individuals not registered from conducting tax preparation services; to provide
penalties for violations; and to create the Alabama Taxpayer Protection and Assistance Act
Advisory Council for the purpose of determining acceptable examinations, continuing education
requirements, and certifications. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Alabama Taxpayer Protection and Assistance
Act." Section 2. The Alabama Taxpayer Protection and Assistance Act is enacted to protect
consumers by establishing a registration program to ensure that qualified individuals provide
individual tax preparation services. Section 3. When used in this act, the following terms
shall have the following meanings: (1) CONSUMER. Any natural person who,...
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HB258
173440-1:n:02/03/2016:LFO-KF*/bdl HB258 By Representative Scott RFD Financial Services Rd 1
18-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under current law, Certified Public Accountants, Attorneys, and Enrolled
Agents are required to obtain a license or certification in order to prepare tax returns in
Alabama. However, there are few provisions in place to protect consumers against individual
income tax preparers that repeatedly misrepresent information on their tax returns. This legislation
would require certain tax preparers to register with the Department, prior to preparing returns,
which will help regulate services, prohibit unregistered persons from performing said services,
and establish penalties for violators. It would also establish qualifications for registration,
requirements of disclosures to consumers, and exemptions to those obligated to register. The
legislation also establishes an Individual Tax Preparers Fund that will be used to provide
for the cost associated with the administration and...
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SB15
services to and on behalf of needy persons. b. a. Nine and nine one-hundredths percent shall
be set apart and used for the following purposes only and in the following order: 1. So much
thereof as may be necessary for such purpose is hereby appropriated and shall be used by the
State Treasurer to pay at their respective maturities the principal and interest that will
mature during the then current fiscal year on all bonds at the time outstanding that may have
been issued by the State Industrial Development Authority under the provisions of the
following acts: (i) Acts 1967, No. 231; (ii) Acts 1971, No. 1420; (iii) Acts 1973, No. 1039;
(iv) Acts 1975, No. 1217; (v) Acts 1978, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 99; (vi) Acts 1981, No. 81-843;
(vii) Acts 1983, No. 83-925; and (viii) Acts 1987, No. 87-550. 2. The balance thereafter remaining
during each fiscal year shall be paid into the State General Fund. a special fund in the State
Treasury to be designated the "General and Mental Health Fund,"...
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SB213
in exchange for shares or other units that are publicly traded and represent fractional undivided
beneficial interests in the trust's net assets but not to the extent that metal is transferred
to or from the investment trust in exchange for consideration other than such publicly traded
shares or other units. For purposes of this subdivision, the term metals includes, but is
not limited to, copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, tin, lead, and other similar metals typically
used in commercial and industrial applications. "(48) For the period commencing
on October 1, 2012, and ending May 30, 2022, unless extended by joint resolution, the gross
receipts from the sale of parts, components, and systems that become a part of a fixed or
rotary wing military aircraft or certified transport category aircraft that undergoes conversion,
reconfiguration, or general maintenance so long as the address of the aircraft for FAA registration
is not in the state; provided, however, that this exemption shall...
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SB242
173544-1:n:02/05/2016:LFO-HP*/bdl SB242 By Senator Pittman RFD Finance and Taxation Education
Rd 1 16-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: This bill updates the sales and use tax laws to provide for definitions
of tangible personal property and digital goods. This bill also amends the definition of a
wholesale sale to add clarification and consistency to the sales and use tax code. A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to sales and use tax definitions; to amend Sections 40-23-1,
40-23-2, 40-23-60, and 40-23-61 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to add and update definitions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Sections 40-23-1, 40-23-2, 40-23-60,
and 40-23-61, Code of Alabama 1975 are hereby amended to read as follows: ยง40-23-1. "(a)
For the purpose of this division, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed
by this section: "(1) PERSON or COMPANY. Used interchangeably, includes any individual,
firm, copartnership, association, corporation, receiver, trustee, or any...
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HB181
173937-1:n:02/10/2016:FC*/cj LRS2016-597 HB181 By Representative Martin RFD Insurance Rd 1
11-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, insurance adjusters are defined to be representatives
of the insurance company and not of the insured. This bill would provide for the licensing
and regulation of public adjusters of insurance claims on behalf of insureds. A BILL TO BE
ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to insurance; to provide for the qualifications and procedures for
the licensing of public adjusters; to provide definitions and exceptions to the licensing
and registration requirements; to require public adjusters to take and pass a written examination,
with exception; to provide for nonresident licensing; to require public adjusters to complete
a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education on a biennial basis; to provide standards of
conduct for public adjusters; to require public adjusters to report administrative action
taken against them in other jurisdictions; to give the Commissioner of...
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HB34
(1) GROWING ALABAMA CREDIT. The credit provided for in Section 40-18-413(a). (2) INDUSTRY OR
BUSINESS. An entity which would conduct at a site an activity that is primarily described
in Section 40-18-372(1). (3) LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS. Organizations which
are determined by the Department of Commerce to meet both of the following criteria: a. The
organization is an Alabama entity not operating for a profit, including, but not limited to,
a municipality or county, an industrial board or authority, a chamber of commerce,
or some other foundation or Alabama nonprofit corporation charged with improving a community
or region of the state; and b. The organization has a record of supporting or otherwise participating
in economic development activities in some part of Alabama. (4) RENEWAL OF ALABAMA COMMISSION.
The Renewal of Alabama Commission created by Section 40-18-402. (5) SITE. Real property owned
by a local economic development organization and intended for use...
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HB349
the leased tangible personal property by the lessee, which right to purchase such property
shall be exercisable solely at the option of the lessee; "c. The appropriate sales or
use tax levied by the state shall have been paid with respect to the acquisition or use of
the leased tangible personal property, or, alternatively, the acquisition or use of such property
shall be exempt by law from such sales or use tax; "d. The leased tangible personal property
shall be installed in or about an industrial plant or other real property that was
specially constructed or modified for the location and use of such tangible personal property
and that is owned, or considered to be owned for either Alabama or federal income tax purposes
or both, by a corporation, partnership, or other entity controlled by, or under common control
with, the lessee of such tangible personal property; and "e. The leased tangible property
shall be used only by a lessee engaged in the iron and steel industry, and the...
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SB345
the leased tangible personal property by the lessee, which right to purchase such property
shall be exercisable solely at the option of the lessee; "c. The appropriate sales or
use tax levied by the state shall have been paid with respect to the acquisition or use of
the leased tangible personal property, or, alternatively, the acquisition or use of such property
shall be exempt by law from such sales or use tax; "d. The leased tangible personal property
shall be installed in or about an industrial plant or other real property that was
specially constructed or modified for the location and use of such tangible personal property
and that is owned, or considered to be owned for either Alabama or federal income tax purposes
or both, by a corporation, partnership, or other entity controlled by, or under common control
with, the lessee of such tangible personal property; and "e. The leased tangible property
shall be used only by a lessee engaged in the iron and steel industry, and the...
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SB208
SB208 By Senator Orr ENROLLED, An Act, To require state agencies which administer economic
tax incentives to make certain reports; to provide relative to the contents of such reports;
to provide for certain requirements and limitations; and to provide for related matters. BE
IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. (a) For the purpose of this section,
the term "economic tax incentive" shall mean any tax credits, deductions, exemptions,
abatements, preferential rates, or rebates given as an economic incentive. For the purpose
of this section, the term "economic incentive" shall mean an inducement provided
by the government, where the government promises to forgo tax revenues to which it is otherwise
entitled or to provide some other benefit to an individual or an entity and in exchange the
individual or entity promises to take specific action that contributes to economic development.
In order for the Legislature to get accurate and complete information regarding the costs...
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