The tax levied by this article shall not apply to:
(1) Financial institutions, as defined in Section 40-16-1, that are subject to the provisions of Chapter 16 as to the excise taxes levied on financial institutions;
(2) Insurance companies that are subject to the premium taxes levied by Chapter 4A of Title 27;
(3) Corporations, limited liability entities, companies, or associations whose property is assessed for taxation pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 21 and are also obligated to serve the general public;
(4) Real estate investment trusts as defined in Chapter 13 of Title 10; and
(5) Any corporation organized as a not-for-profit corporation that does not engage in any business other than holding title to property and paying the expenses thereof, including, without limitation, a property owner's association or a corporation organized solely to hold title to property on a temporary basis.
Last modified: May 3, 2021