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tax cut

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.

March 11, 2025

Alabama workers will pay no overtime tax starting Jan. 1

The overtime tax cut passed the legislature last session unanimously and appears to be just as popular with workers and businesses.

November 13, 2023

Overtime tax repeal bill passes with no cap

Gov. Ivey's office removed an amendment capping the repeal at $25 million.

June 7, 2023

Grocery tax passes Senate, awaits governor’s signature

The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years.

June 2, 2023

Repeal of overtime tax passes Senate, heads to governor

The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually.

June 2, 2023

Overtime tax repeal has business, worker support. But a roadblock remains

Business groups and labor unions are united behind the tax cut for workers. But Sen. Arthur Orr seems intent on standing in the way.

June 1, 2023

Democrats want to cut your taxes. A Republican is standing in the way

Bills repealing the overtime tax and the grocery tax are very popular among voters. One man is in the way of their passage.

May 31, 2023

Most Alabama employers to see 54 percent unemployment insurance tax cut

This is the first time Alabama has dropped into Schedule A, the lowest tax rate schedule, since 1997.

January 6, 2023