Opinion Number
02201970-1
Tax Type
Property Tax
Description
Taxes Levied on Banks, Taxes on Utilities
Topic
Property Subject to Tax
Date Issued
02-20-1970

Taxes imposed upon the capital of any bank are prohibited by §58-466, Code. Personal property is specifically treated as part of "capital;' thus, personal property taxes on banks are also prohibited.

Taxes imposed upon the capital of any bank are prohibited by §58-466, Code. Personal property is specifically treated as part of "capital;' thus, personal property taxes on banks are also prohibited.

Localities may now impose utilities taxes upon State and national banks, pursuant to P. L. 91-156.



Attorney General's Opinion

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