February 6, 2012 - February 10, 2012

 

It’s that Time Again…The 2012 tax filing season officially kicked off Jan. 17, 2012. Taxpayers who meet certain eligibility requirements may be able to e-file their state and federal returns free-of-charge. For more information concerning eligibility requirements and a listing of online service providers offering free filing programs, visit the department’s Web site at www.revenue.alabama.gov or the I.R.S. site at www.irs.gov. View each company’s offerings to determine which one best suits your filing situation.

What’s New for the 2012 Filing Season? Be sure to review ADOR’s tax season updates.

New Business Workshops…Mark your calendars. Workshops set Feb. 7 in Foley and Feb. 16 in Florence. Check the schedule for additional workshop information.

Remember to update your disability access parking credentials…If you currently hold five-year disability access parking placards and/or disability access license plates, don’t forget to renew your placards and license plates during your designated renewal month in 2012.

State Taxpayer Advocate Named…Ms. Brenda Russ was named ADOR’s Taxpayer Advocate effective Dec. 16, 2011.

Alabama Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Commission Issues Preliminary Report…On Nov. 28, 2011, the Alabama Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Commission issued its preliminary report as required by Act 2011-563. To download a copy of the report, click here.

Don’t Forget to Ring Up the Tax on Online Holiday Purchases…The Alabama Department of Revenue reminds Alabamians shopping the Internet, TV home-shopping networks, or catalog sales to report and pay use tax on their purchases if no tax has been collected by the online or catalog retailer.

Penalty Relief Available to Certain Taxpayers…The Alabama Department of Revenue announced that it would waive penalties for taxpayers whose 2011 estimated tax payments were insufficient due to the recent “gross income regulation” rule change.


E-mail Scams…If you receive an e-mail from someone claiming to represent the ADOR and seeking personal or financial information do not reply. The Alabama Department of Revenue does not initiate taxpayer communications through e-mail.