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Jul 4, 2021 franchise tax cable tv local government code administrative franchise taxation ntc

Cable TV Franchise Tax: What the New Vision Ruling Means for Operators

The Supreme Court ruled that NTC-issued certificates of authority are administrative franchises subject to local franchise tax under the Local Government Code.

Feb 26, 2003 local taxation section 187 lgc tax ordinance secretary of justice supreme court

Challenging Local Tax Ordinances: The 30-Day Appeal Rule Under Section 187

Taxpayers must appeal to the Secretary of Justice within 30 days of a local tax ordinance's effectivity or lose the right to challenge it in court.