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Alabama Joins Pushback Against a Central Bank Digital Currency
Another state has taken action hoping to hinder the implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the United States. Last week, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law that pushes back against CBDC in a small way that could place some roadblocks in the path toward implementing a digital dollar.
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Alabama and Virginia Extend Sales Tax Exemptions on Gold and Silver Bullion
Virginia and Alabama both extended their sales tax exemptions on precious metal bullion this year, relieving some of the tax burdens on investors, and taking a step toward treating gold and silver as money instead of as commodities.
New Wyoming Legal Tender Law Recognizes Gold and Silver as Money
Gold and silver are money. But most governments treat precious metals like a commodity. They don’t accept it as payment. Worse than that, they tax it. Think about the absurdity of this policy. You don’t tax money! Fortunately, we’re beginning to see a shift. Many states are repealing taxes on gold and silver, and treating […]
Alabama Repeals Sales Tax on Gold and Silver Bullion; Bills Moving Forward in Wyoming and Kansas
Three more states are moving toward repealing taxes on the sale of gold and silver bullion. Last week, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law exempting the sale of gold and silver bullion from state sales and use tax. The repeal of the tax not only lowers the cost of investing in gold and […]
State Efforts to Facilitate Ownership of Gold and Silver Ramp Back Up in 2018
Many state legislatures kick off their 2018 sessions this month and that means continuing efforts to facilitate gold and silver ownership at the state level. Bills introduced in Tennessee and Alabama would repeal state sales taxes on the sale of gold and silver bullion, and an Arizona bill would build on a foundation set last year […]
Alabama Bill Would Exempt Gold and Silver Bullion from Sales Tax; Help Encourage Its Use as Money
A bill prefiled in the Alabama House for the 2018 session would exempt the purchase of gold and silver bullion from state sales and use tax, encouraging its use and taking the first step toward breaking the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on money. Rep. Ronald Johnson (R-Sylacauga) prefiled House Bill 19 (HB19). The legislation would exempt the gross […]