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.
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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.
Overtime tax repeal bill passes with no cap
Gov. Ivey's office removed an amendment capping the repeal at $25 million.
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.
Repeal of overtime tax passes Senate, heads to governor
The final version puts a cumulative $25 million cap on the overtime tax break annually.
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.
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Bills repealing the overtime tax and the grocery tax are very popular among voters. One man is in the way of their passage.
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.