Local Tax Liaisons

The Alabama Department of Revenue provides tax administrative services for local governments throughout the state.

The Alabama Department of Revenue provides tax administrative services for local governments throughout the state. These employees are fully dedicated to providing assistance to local taxing jurisdictions regarding issues and/or questions relating to the administration of their local taxes. The Local Tax Liaison also provides information and training on various topics through presentations and briefings to county / municipal commission and council meetings, formal classroom instruction, as well as individual training for local elected officials, city and county employees, accountants, attorneys and taxpayers.

District Local Analysts

In addition to the Local Tax Liaisons, the Department maintains a staff of Revenue Examiners located at the various Taxpayer Service Centers throughout the state who serve as Local Tax Analysts for their respective districts.

In addition to their auditing duties, these examiners work closely with the local governments within their respective districts offering assistance by answering tax questions for taxpayers and city and county officials, providing hands-on training in the use of local tax distribution reports for city and county clerks and officials, as well as providing assistance with changes in tax laws and policies. These examiners are very familiar with their local area and can be valuable resources for local tax officials. The Local Tax Analysts also provide information and training on various topics through presentations and briefings to county commissions and municipal council meetings, formal classroom instruction, as well as individual training for city and county officials and employees, accountants, attorneys and taxpayers.