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Gov. Ivey Signs Bill to Regulate City Occupational Taxes

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Tuesday, Governor Ivey signed a bill that gives the state power to oversee occupational taxes. Last month, Montgomery City Council approved a 1% occupational tax ordinance by a vote of 5 to 3. The vote came after a senate committee voted 8 to 2 in favor of a bill that would require Alabama’s cities to ask permission from state lawmakers…

Alabama House Votes to Limit Cities’ Ability to Start Occupational Taxes

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A proposal in the Alabama Legislature would prohibit cities from enacting new occupational taxes without approval of lawmakers. The House of Representatives voted 74-27 Tuesday to approve the bill that now moves to the Alabama Senate. The measure comes as the city of Montgomery explores the possibility of creating a 1% occupational tax. The bill by Republican Rep. Chris Sells…