Legislature Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break HB386 would reduce the tax on groceries by an additional 1 percent as the state draws closer to eliminating the tax altogether. Jacob HolmesMarch 11, 2025
Economy Alabama residents might file their taxes for free in 2025 thanks to IRS program Alabama will have to opt in for state residents to file tax returns through the IRS’ free Direct File program. Chance PhillipsMay 31, 2024
News House bill passes to eliminate income tax on overtime pay The bill would save employees 5 percent on overtime pay accumulated over the course of the year. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2023
State Alabama has the second-lowest tax revenue in the country Only Tennessee had lower tax collections per capita, and that is excluding the state lottery, which would put Alabama dead last. Jacob HolmesApril 25, 2023
State PARCA: Alabama second-lowest in state, local tax collection per capita Meanwhile, the state had among the highest sales tax in the U.S. John H. GlennDecember 12, 2022
Legislature State finance officials warn record-high revenues can’t be relied on The state General Fund and Education Trust Fund saw historic revenues in 2021 due largely to federal pandemic assistance. Jacob HolmesJanuary 12, 2022
State Alabama extends tax filing deadline to May 17 Interest will still accrue on payments made after April 15. Micah DanneyMarch 19, 2021
Legislature House committee advances COVID liability bill The sponsor said the legislation would give businesses, churches, schools and others immunity from civil liability resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature Bill to exempt COVID relief payments from Alabama income tax passes House The bill would exclude COVID relief payments from Alabama's individual income tax. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 8, 2021
Legislature Senate committee advances bill to make coronavirus relief checks, forgiven PPP loans nontaxable Monday, the Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would make stimulus checks under the federal... Brandon MoseleyMay 6, 2020