Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HB42

Introduced
1/23/23  

Caption

Ad valorem tax; county tax commissioner duties; revise provisions

Impact

The key impact of this bill is the formalization and regulation of how county tax commissioners can interact with municipalities regarding tax assessments. By establishing specific guidelines for how municipalities can contract county tax commissioners, this bill aims to create a clearer framework for the collection of municipal taxes, which may lead to increased revenue for municipalities while potentially easing the administrative burden on local governments. However, it may also generate debates about financial implications and accountability regarding tax collections.

Summary

House Bill 42 aims to revise the provisions related to the duties of county tax commissioners concerning the assessment and collection of municipal taxes and fees in Georgia. The bill allows municipalities to enter into contracts with their respective county tax commissioners for the preparation of municipal tax digests and the assessment and collection of municipal taxes in a manner similar to that used for county taxes. These contracts must be negotiated as three-party agreements involving the municipality, the county, and the tax commissioner, and they are limited to the tax commissioner's current term of office plus the subsequent year.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 42 may arise from concerns about the obligations placed on municipalities in regard to compensation and transparency in contracts with the county tax commissioner. Depending on how the terms of these contracts are structured, there could be criticism regarding whether municipal governments will face increased costs that offset the benefits of using county tax commissioner's services. Additionally, the stipulation that the county tax commissioner can retain fees for additional duties may raise questions about equitable revenue distribution among municipalities, particularly smaller ones with fewer resources.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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