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Georgia Amends Intangible Recording Tax Statute and Expands Loans Exempt from Tax

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On May 9, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 586, revising the definition of “long-term note[s] secured by real estate” that are subject to the intangible recording tax. Under current law, long-term notes are considered...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Assessing the Impact of Georgia House Bill 586 on Loan Intangible Taxes

For anyone operating in the commercial real estate sector in Georgia, one of the most impactful legislative developments of 2025 is the enactment of HB 586, which amends the state's intangible recording tax. Historically,...more

Burr & Forman

Georgia House Bill 586 Expands Loan Flexibility and Tax Exemptions

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On May 9, 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed into law House Bill 586, which significantly amends Georgia’s intangible recording tax provisions. Effective July 1, 2025, the bill extends the maturity threshold for “short-term...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Georgia’s 2025 legislative session: Tax legislation overview

During the 2025 legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly passed several notable tax related bills including further decreasing the income tax rate and extending the time period for taxpayers to protest and appeal the...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Postproduction Credits Back on the Menu: Georgia Revives Income Tax Credits for Film/TV Postproduction Activities

In the final days of the session, the Georgia Legislature reinstated Georgia’s income tax credit for film and television postproduction activities. For tax years beginning January 1, 2026, H.B. 129 will now permit Georgia...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 38 - April 2025

They say March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, but “they” have never been in the Georgia State Capitol in the run-up to adjournment Sine Die. Monday morning’s meeting of the standing Senate Rules Committee was a...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 28 - March 2025

Crossover Day coincided with Cattlemen’s Day at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday, and the event known for its coveted steak biscuits brought a different type of celebrity this year. The Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom,...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 16 - February 2025

Wednesday was a rainy day outside the Georgia State Capitol, but the inside of the building was brightened considerably by a few glowing golden retrievers trotting through the halls. Several pups from Children’s Healthcare of...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 14 - February 2025

The Georgia State Capitol buzzed on Monday as power players from across the state assembled for Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) Day. Linemen, lawmakers, and electric executives all convened to celebrate the 85th...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - April 2019 #1

With midnight and adjournment Sine Die quickly approaching, legislators and lobbyists continue to work this evening to get propositions across the finish line. ...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - March 2019 #18

A relatively quiet Committee Work Day erupted with activity late this afternoon as the Conference Committee on the FY 2020 Budget announced a compromise spending proposal. Details are still limited at our deadline, but it...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - March 2019 #5

It’s 5PM under the Gold Dome, but there is no sign of legislative action slowing. Today marks Legislative Day 28, known as Crossover Day and the last day a bill can emerge from the House or Senate and still be considered in...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - March 2019 #4

Although the General Assembly was not in session, the State Capitol still buzzed with activity today. Beginning early this morning, House committees began meeting to give bills and resolutions one last chance to make it to...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - March 2019 #2

While West Georgia is in recovery mode due to the brutal storms on Sunday, lawmakers returned to a blustery Atlanta to work through several bills on Rules Calendars in the House and Senate....more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - March 2019 #1

With all under the Gold Dome ready to wrap up a busy week and get started on the weekend, legislators moved with particular speed and efficiency through committee meetings and floor action for Legislative Day 25 today. ...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - February 2019 #17

Another rainy day in Georgia did not stop members of the General Assembly from an early start. Early morning committee hearings in both chambers led into action on the floor where the Senate considered a number of measures. ...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - February 2019 #16

Wednesday marked Legislative Day 23 under the Gold Dome and presented another buffet of policy debate and action for legislators and lobbyists alike. After a substantial first course consisting of the House’s version of the...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - February 2019 #13

Quietly but significantly, the General Assembly marked the halfway point of its 2019 Legislative Session today by giving final approval to the Amended FY 2019 Budget....more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - February 2019 #5

As legislators convened for Legislative Day 12 today, the General Assembly shifted into low gear, digging into a five-day week of legislation grinding through committee. Indeed, after relatively quiet mornings on the House...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - February 2019 #1

With Super Bowl LIII in the rearview mirror, legislators returned to the State Capitol today ready to get to work. Activity in the halls was appreciably more brisk as the pomp and circumstance of January began its February...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - March 2018 #12

With a full legislative day to spare, House and Senate leaders came to agreement on a FY 2019 budget this morning after a long weekend of quiet negotiations. But the reveal was anything but quiet as House Appropriations...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - March 2018 #11

With two legislative days remaining, legislative leaders embarked today on the final phase of budget negotiations for the FY 2019 budget. After the Senate adopted its proposal for HB 684 by a 52-0 vote, three ranking officers...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - March 2018 #9

Although the House and Senate floors were quiet today, legislators were at work throughout the Capitol with late efforts to get legislation through committees. Desperation is becoming palpable—with only four legislative days...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - March 2018 #8

Legislators rounded third and headed for home today under the Gold Dome, completing Legislative Day 36 of 40. But even as the legislative session enters the home stretch, there remains much work to be done. After full...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - March 2018 #7

The gutting of bills continued under the Gold Dome today with legislators turning their focus to Georgia’s Certificate of Need statutes. The House Health and Human Services Committee took up two substitute bills impacting...more

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