taxes

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Online sales tax lawsuit pits Alabama’s biggest cities against counties, some lawmakers

Alabama online sales tax approach is the subject of a lawsuit filed by several large cities, which contend they're unfairly losing millions annually.

Josh Moon

December 10, 2025

Opinion

Let us make sure this budget bill works for Alabama

The goal should be clear: deliver tax relief that is fiscally sound and does not come at the expense of critical care or community support.

Debbie Wood

June 26, 2025

Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products

Ivey signed the “pink tax” law, eliminating state sales tax on diapers, baby formula, and feminine hygiene products.

Jacob Holmes

June 13, 2025

Rep. Sewell slams Trump’s tax bill in House Ways and Means Committee

"These cuts are about more than just statistics. They are about lives and livelihoods. Real people will be impacted," Sewell said.

May 14, 2025

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. speaks at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.()

Tuberville introduces bill to expand R&D tax deductions for businesses

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, recently joined U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-IN, in introducing the American Innovation and Jobs Act, a piece of legislation focused on expanding research and development (R&D) tax deductions for small businesses and startups in the U.S. An official press release from Tuberville regarding the legislation claims that the bill would … Continued

Alex Jobin

May 9, 2025

Grocery tax. Close-up woman looking a check from a supermarket. Expense tracking and budgeting.

Grocery tax reduction bill heads to governor’s desk

If signed, the grocery tax reduction would go into effect on Sept. 1 of this year.

Alex Jobin

May 8, 2025

House Ways and Means Committee passes bill to tax vape products

The proposed tax would apply to the retail sale of such products at a rate of 10 cents per milliliter.

Alex Jobin

April 10, 2025

Opinion

Smart tax policy would incentivize Alabamians who smoke to quit

Passing this bill would recognize the importance of tobacco harm reduction by providing a financial incentive for switching to less harmful smoke-free alternatives.

David Williams

April 9, 2025

Opinion

Don’t fall for another penny-ante scam

There are Alabama lawmakers with good ideas that address the real problems, if only voters would listen to them.

Josh Moon

March 27, 2025

House passes $192 million tax relief package

If HB386 is approved by the Senate, the tax on groceries would be reduced to just 2 percent.

Jacob Holmes

March 19, 2025