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TBA Joins Coalition of 11 Groups Calling for Elimination of Professional Privilege Tax

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Feb 15, 2021

Today the TBA joined a number of professional organizations, including the Tennessee Medical Association and the National Federation of Independent Businesses, in asking members of the Tennessee General Assembly to eliminate entirely the professional privilege tax. Two years ago, Tennessee took a positive step forward removing this discriminatory tax on 15 professions; however, seven professions, including attorneys, still are taxed arbitrarily. Last year, the groups applauded Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to budget for a two-year phase-out of the tax. But after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, that proposal was put on hold. Now that revenues in Tennessee are growing again, the coalition is asking the legislature to completely eliminate the tax.

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