News Greenetrack to end electronic bingo; will ‘work with state’ to pay millions in back taxes Greenetrack CEO Nat Winn called the taxes "a political and financial lynching," but said his business will follow the law. Josh MoonJuly 19, 2022
Legislature Governor delivers tax relief to small businesses, signs HB391 into law When fully implemented, the exemption is projected to save the state’s small businesses an estimated $23 million a year. StaffApril 7, 2022
Legislature Tax exemption bill for retirees passes Alabama Senate The bill would allow up to $6,000 in tax exemptions for taxable retirement income for Alabamians who are 65 years or older. John H. GlennFebruary 16, 2022
Economy PARCA report shows Alabama has nation’s second-lowest tax collection per capita The only state with a lower tax collection per capita in 2019 was Tennessee. StaffDecember 24, 2021
Economy Alabama tax revenues surged in 2021 The ETF and general fund grew by more than 11 percent compared to 2020 numbers. Josh MoonOctober 27, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Katie Britt: Biden administration sets sights on Venmo users Millions of Americans would have their Fourth Amendment rights thrown out the window. Katie BrittOctober 27, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | After Montgomery’s controversial tax increase, Pike Road just got a bigger one. Montgomery leaders were forced to jump through hoops to get a 12-mill increase approved. Pike Road got a 19-mill increase with barely a whisper. Josh MoonJune 2, 2021
Governor Governor signs SB352 to waive interest on late payments for 2020 extended tax filings Interest will not begin accruing on individual tax filing payments until after May 17, 2021. StaffApril 16, 2021
Economy NFIB: Alabama small business would lose millions without COVID tax deduction Small businesses should be able to deduct forgiven expenses paid for with federal PPP loans on state income taxes, the NFIB says. StaffFebruary 3, 2021
Health American Lung Association gives state failing grade on preventing tobacco use Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure disproportionately impact certain communities. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 28, 2021