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Is withholding required from 1099 Distributions?	Withholding Tax
I would like to begin filing and paying my withholding taxes electronically, where do I begin?	Withholding Tax
My check for withholding tax has not cleared my bank, what should I do?	Withholding Tax
My employer is not withholding tax or will not provide me with a W2 form. What should I do?	Withholding Tax
What are the filing requirements when filing on behalf of an employer or withholding agent.	Withholding Tax
What are the W-2 form filing requirements?	Withholding Tax
1099-NEC Filing	Withholding Tax
Do I need a withholding tax account number?	Withholding Tax
How are OTR (over the road) drivers taxed?	Withholding Tax
How do I change my banking information for electronic filing?	Withholding Tax
I am a sole proprietor and have opened another business, do I need another withholding tax account number?	Withholding Tax
I have hired a sitter or someone to help in my home, am I required to withhold Alabama income tax from their wages?	Withholding Tax
I overpaid my withholding tax, how should I handle this?	Withholding Tax
My business entity type (corporation, LLC, proprietorship, partnership, etc.) changed, but my federal employee identification number remained the same. Do I need a new state withholding tax account number?	Withholding Tax
My federal identification number has changed, do I need a new state withholding tax account number?	Withholding Tax
We have a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan available to our employees, does the State of Alabama recognize this exclusion from gross income?	Withholding Tax
We have employees who will be receiving severance pay. Is this income taxable to the recipient?	Withholding Tax
Why are there 2 penalties on this notice from the Department of Revenue?	Withholding Tax
Are any employees exempt from withholding tax?	Withholding Tax
How can I check on my individual income tax refund?	Withholding Tax
How do I amend Form W-2?	Withholding Tax
I have an active withholding tax account, but currently don’t have any employees. Do I need to file monthly or quarterly returns?	Withholding Tax