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Alabama Amends Alabama Accountability Act – Increased Alabama Income Tax Credit Available

Dent Moses

Governor Ivey recently signed Senate Bill 261 into law, which increases the tax credit for contributions made to Scholarship Granting Organizations (“SGO”). Effective in 2022, an Alabama taxpayer may claim up to 100% of the individual’s Alabama tax liability for contributions made to an SGO, not to exceed $100,000 per year.

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Guidance Provided for Overtime Pay Exempt from Alabama Income Tax

Dent Moses

In June, we reported that the Alabama Legislature passed HB217, which eliminates the 5% withholding tax on overtime from January 2024 through June 2025. Now, the Alabama Department of Revenue has published reporting guidance and FAQs. Click Here for the full details on the Alabama Department of Revenue website.

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New Alabama Legislation to Exempt Federal COVID Benefits from Alabama Income Tax

Dent Moses

Yesterday, Alabama House Bill 231 and Alabama Senate Bill 152 were forwarded to Governor Kay Ivey for signature. This legislation, when signed, will effectively exempt from state income taxes certain federal benefits that taxpayers received from the American Rescue Plan Act last year, a coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress.

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Here’s the Salary a Person Needs to Actually Take Home $100,000 in Every State

CPA Practice

The analysis accounts for average federal income taxes and withholdings for Social Security and Medicare, as well as state and local taxes. In Alabama, the analysis showed you will bring home just under 69% of your salary, after taxes. That means you’d need to earn $145,515 a year to bring home $100,000.

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Jefferson County & Alabama Property Tax Overview

Dent Moses

The county utilizes a mass appraisal process set forth by the Alabama Department of Revenue. Calculation: Property Taxes = (Assessed Value * Tax Rate) – Exemptions Homestead Exemption The regular homestead exemption (Type H1) is available to Alabama residents who own and occupy a single-family home as their primary residence.

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Governor Ivy Signs Bill to Exempt Overtime Pay from 5% State Income Tax

Dent Moses

The Alabama Legislature recently passed HB217 which was signed into law by Governor Ivy. The bill eliminates the 5% tax on overtime pay for a fixed period of time. Key Provisions: The bill exempts Alabama state tax withholding on overtime from January 2024 through June of 2025 – extension will require a renewal by lawmakers.

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The accountant’s guide to state taxes on retirement income

ThomsonReuters

Navigating state taxes on retirement income is a critical aspect of financial planning for retirees. While federal tax rules apply uniformly across the country, state tax rules can vary widely. Jump to: • State tax on retirement income • Which states do not tax retirement income?