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Code of Alabama — Title 40 (Revenue and Taxation)

Ala. Code § 40-1-51

Requirements for Tax Credit Legislation; Taxpayer Reporting Requirements

Official textalison.legislature.state.al.us

# (a)

Beginning in the 2024 Regular Session of the Legislature, all new tax credit legislation shall include the following:

# (1)

For every bill enacting a new tax credit, a tax credit performance statement which must state the legislative purpose for the new tax credit. The tax credit performance statement must indicate one or more of the following as the legislative purpose of the new tax credit:
a. Tax credits intended to induce certain designated behavior by taxpayers.
b. Tax credits intended to improve industry competitiveness.
c. Tax credits intended to create or retain jobs.
d. Tax credits intended to reduce structural inefficiencies in the tax structure.
e. Tax credits intended to provide tax relief for certain businesses or individuals.

# (2)

A statement providing that new tax credits shall expire on the first day of the calendar year following the calendar year that is five years from the effective date of the tax credit. With respect to any new property tax exemption, the exemption does not apply to taxes levied for collection beginning in the calendar year following the calendar year that is five years from the effective date of the tax credit.

# (3)

A statement establishing the limit on the amount of tax credits that may be provided during any applicable period of the tax credit.

# (4)

A statement limiting the number of years for carryforward of unused credits to no more than five years.

# (5)

A statement limiting the transfer or sale of tax credits.

# (b)

For tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, taxpayers claiming a new tax credit shall report the amount of the tax credit claimed by the taxpayer in accordance with the taxpayer’s regular tax reporting duties to the Department of Revenue. The amount of the tax credit claimed shall be considered as confidential taxpayer information, and the Department of Revenue shall not be required under this section to disclose confidential information.

# (c)

The term tax credit as used in this section shall mean a credit allowed against the amount of tax imposed by Chapter 16 or Chapter 18.

Last amended: Act 2023-546, §12.

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In this chapter (40 sections)
  1. 40-1-9 · Equalization of Taxation of State and National Banks
  2. 40-1-10 · Duty of Salaried Officers as to Disposition of Fees Collected
  3. 40-1-13 · Defense of Actions Involving Revenue Laws
  4. 40-1-14 · Payment of Court Costs
  5. 40-1-15 · Execution Sufficient Warrant for Levy
  6. 40-1-16 · Copies of Books, Records, Papers, Etc., Admitted in Evidence
  7. 40-1-17 · Judgment on Verdict in Favor of State Against Officers
  8. 40-1-18 · Falsely Returning List of Taxpayer as Sworn To
  9. 40-1-19 · Bank Officer Failing to Make, Swear To, and Deliver Required…
  10. 40-1-20 · Taxing Authorities Acting as Attorney for Taxpayer
  11. 40-1-21 · Access to Books and Records of Revenue Officers
  12. 40-1-22 · Penalty for Officers Who Neglect Duty
  13. 40-1-23 · Liability of Officers for Conversion
  14. 40-1-24 · Duty of Sheriff in Selling Property Under Execution, Etc
  15. 40-1-25 · Dealing in State Securities
  16. 40-1-26 · Falsely and Fraudulently Procuring State Warrants
  17. 40-1-27 · Payment of Taxes by Lienors
  18. 40-1-28 · Impeachment of Officers
  19. 40-1-29 · Form of Notices to Taxpayers
  20. 40-1-30 · Notice Required to Be Given by Registered Mail May Be Given…
  21. 40-1-31 · Distribution of Revenues Collected
  22. 40-1-31.1 · Disposition of Certain Fees
  23. 40-1-31.2 · Elimination of Payments of Less Than Five Dollars to…
  24. 40-1-32.1 · Education Trust Fund Proration Prevention Act
  25. 40-1-35 · Enforcement of Liability for Taxes Imposed by Other States
  26. 40-1-37 · Ratification of Certain Municipal or County Elections as to…
  27. 40-1-38 · Trial Tax
  28. 40-1-39 · Prompt Returns, Reports, Payments, and Settlements
  29. 40-1-40 · Actions Against Officers
  30. 40-1-41 · Correction of Settlements of Assessors
  31. 40-1-42 · Overpayments into State Treasury
  32. 40-1-43 · Misuse of Federal Tax Returns or Information Therefrom by…
  33. 40-1-44 · Interest on Delinquent Taxes and Overpayments
  34. 40-1-45 · Timely Mailing Treated as Timely Filing and Paying
  35. 40-1-46 · Payment to Certain Certified Appraisers, Mappers, or Tax…
  36. 40-1-47 · Investment of Ad Valorem Taxes
  37. 40-1-48 · Investment of Ad Valorem Taxes - Use of Special Funds
  38. 40-1-49 · Suspension of Collection When Costs Exceed Amounts Collected
  39. 40-1-50 · Reporting Requirements of State Agencies Administering…
  40. 40-1-51 · Requirements for Tax Credit Legislation; Taxpayer Reporting…
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