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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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Alabama Overtime Tax Law: Tax Break for Employees, Required Reporting for Employers

Patriot Software

Understand the new Alabama overtime tax law that exempts employees' overtime earnings from state income tax. Get the details and reporting requirements for businesses. Read More

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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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State Tax Credits in Alabama and Mississippi: New and Expanded Investment Opportunities

Cherry Bekaert

Alabama and Mississippi are two of the latest states to create new state tax credits and extend existing state tax credits. These state tax credits were implemented to reward taxpayers who invest and contribute funds toward economic development initiatives in these states.

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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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Top 10 States for Credits and Incentives Opportunities

Cherry Bekaert

However, all job creation incentives typically require: 1) A minimum net job increase 2) Maintained jobs 3) Operations in certain industries or activities Jobs Tax Credits may be claimed on a retroactive basis in Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee and Virginia in any open tax years. taxable wages for up to 15 years.