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Lanett council discusses whether to join lawsuit over Simplified Sellers Use Tax rate
Summary
Council members discussed pending litigation over the state's Simplified Sellers Use Tax: the minutes record the state law at 8%, while the City of Tuscaloosa has sued seeking 10%. Council considered intervening to preserve the 8% allocation; Councilmember Story will bring back conference information.
Mayor Jamie Heard briefed the council on pending litigation regarding the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (online sales tax). The minutes record that the state passed a law setting an 8% figure, while the City of Tuscaloosa has filed a lawsuit seeking a 10% figure. Heard said the city would signal in any intervention that Lanett wishes to remain with 8%.
Councilmember Story said she would attend a conference the following day that included discussion of the issue and would report back to the council with more information. The minutes do not record a formal determination at this meeting on whether Lanett will intervene in the litigation.
