Code of Alabama — Title 40 (Revenue and Taxation)
Ala. Code § 40-1-1
Definitions
For purposes of this title, and subject to additional definitions which are applicable to specific chapters or parts thereof, and unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this section:
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BLIND PERSONS. All persons who have a vision with adjusted glasses suitable to the eye or to the individual not greater than what is known as 20/200 vision.
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FORM. This term shall be synonymous with the term “Return.”
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INCOMPETENT VETERAN. Any veteran who has been rated totally and permanently disabled by reason of insanity by the veterans’ bureau and for whom a guardian has been appointed under the provisions of Sections 26-9-2 through 26-9-18.
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IMPROVEMENTS. All buildings, structures, walls, fences, and any other things erected upon or affixed to the land.
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MERCHANT. All persons, partnerships, trustees, receivers, corporations or other entities engaged in trading or dealing in any kind of goods, wares, or merchandise.
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MASCULINE GENDER. All words importing the masculine gender shall also apply to females.
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MONEY. Coins and paper currency of the United States of America used as a circulating medium of exchange.
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PERSON. Any individual, association, estate, trust, partnership, corporation, or other entity of any kind.
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PERSONAL PROPERTY. All things other than real property.
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PLURAL NUMBER. All words in the plural number shall apply to single individuals in all cases in which the spirit and intent of this title require it.
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PRESENT TENSE. All words importing the present tense shall also apply to the future.
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PROPERTY. Real and personal property.
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REAL PROPERTY. Land and all things thereunto pertaining, all structures, and all things annexed or attached thereto which would pass to a vendee by the conveyance of the land or property.
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RETURN. Information submitted in a form allowed by the Department of Revenue for the reporting of tax liabilities or payments, and other reports required by the department. A tax return must identify the taxpayer as prescribed by regulation and must include other information required by the department.
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SIGNATURE. A unique mark, process, or verification as allowed by regulation of the Department of Revenue identifying the natural person, natural persons or agent of a taxpayer or the person responsible for the preparation of the tax return or other document. Nothing in this definition shall be construed to make a paid preparer responsible for the tax liability of the taxpayer as identified by the return through signature.
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VALUE. The fair and reasonable market value of property, estimated at the price which the property would bring at a fair voluntary sale.
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In this chapter (40 sections)
- 40-1-1 · Definitions
- 40-1-2 · Lien for Taxes - Generally
- 40-1-3 · Lien for Taxes - Date of Lien
- 40-1-4 · Lien for Taxes - Preferred Claim
- 40-1-5 · Reports; Remitting of Payments
- 40-1-7 · Liability of Agents for Taxes
- 40-1-8 · Liability of Receivers and Trustees
- 40-1-9 · Equalization of Taxation of State and National Banks
- 40-1-10 · Duty of Salaried Officers as to Disposition of Fees Collected
- 40-1-13 · Defense of Actions Involving Revenue Laws
- 40-1-14 · Payment of Court Costs
- 40-1-15 · Execution Sufficient Warrant for Levy
- 40-1-16 · Copies of Books, Records, Papers, Etc., Admitted in Evidence
- 40-1-17 · Judgment on Verdict in Favor of State Against Officers
- 40-1-18 · Falsely Returning List of Taxpayer as Sworn To
- 40-1-19 · Bank Officer Failing to Make, Swear To, and Deliver Required…
- 40-1-20 · Taxing Authorities Acting as Attorney for Taxpayer
- 40-1-21 · Access to Books and Records of Revenue Officers
- 40-1-22 · Penalty for Officers Who Neglect Duty
- 40-1-23 · Liability of Officers for Conversion
- 40-1-24 · Duty of Sheriff in Selling Property Under Execution, Etc
- 40-1-25 · Dealing in State Securities
- 40-1-26 · Falsely and Fraudulently Procuring State Warrants
- 40-1-27 · Payment of Taxes by Lienors
- 40-1-28 · Impeachment of Officers
- 40-1-29 · Form of Notices to Taxpayers
- 40-1-30 · Notice Required to Be Given by Registered Mail May Be Given…
- 40-1-31 · Distribution of Revenues Collected
- 40-1-31.1 · Disposition of Certain Fees
- 40-1-31.2 · Elimination of Payments of Less Than Five Dollars to…
- 40-1-32.1 · Education Trust Fund Proration Prevention Act
- 40-1-35 · Enforcement of Liability for Taxes Imposed by Other States
- 40-1-37 · Ratification of Certain Municipal or County Elections as to…
- 40-1-38 · Trial Tax
- 40-1-39 · Prompt Returns, Reports, Payments, and Settlements
- 40-1-40 · Actions Against Officers
- 40-1-41 · Correction of Settlements of Assessors
- 40-1-42 · Overpayments into State Treasury
- 40-1-43 · Misuse of Federal Tax Returns or Information Therefrom by…
- 40-1-44 · Interest on Delinquent Taxes and Overpayments