HB546

AN ACT relating to taxation.

Introduced·2/3/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB546 amends tax assessment procedures for taxpayers who evade or conceal assets.

Kentucky HB546 modifies the tax assessment process for taxpayers who withdraw from the state, conceal assets, or evade taxes. The bill allows the Department of Revenue to make immediate assessments and collect taxes without waiting for a formal tax return. It also imposes a minimum penalty of $100 for taxpayers who fail to file required returns. The bill outlines procedures for taxpayers to challenge assessments and provides mechanisms for the department to collect taxes through legal proceedings if necessary.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 20

House

taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Mar 20

House

2nd reading

Mar 20

House

returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)