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2026 Federal & Alabama Tax Law Updates
- Identify significant 2026 federal and Alabama tax law developments.
- Examine recent legislative, regulatory, administrative, and case law changes.
- Explain how tax law changes affect individuals and businesses.
- Recognize implications for tax planning, compliance, and reporting.
- Identify emerging tax issues and potential areas of risk.
- Instructor
- Blake Madison, Esq., Attorney at Law
- Duration
- 165 minutes
- Prerequisite
- General understanding of federal tax law
- Advanced preparation
- None
- Delivery method
- Group Live
Description
With federal and Alabama tax law continuing to evolve, staying current is essential for today's tax professional. This session examines significant 2026 legislative, regulatory, administrative, and case law developments shaping federal and Alabama taxation. Participants will explore tax law changes affecting individuals and businesses, including their impact on tax planning, compliance, reporting, and potential areas of risk. Discussion will focus on what has changed, how the law applies, and what tax professionals need to know when advising clients.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Alabama Income Tax Audit Process from Tax Practitioner Point of View
- Explain the Alabama income tax audit process from initial contact through resolution.
- Identify documentation commonly needed during an audit.
- Discuss effective responses to audit inquiries and information requests.
- Apply lessons from real-world client examples and practitioner experiences
- Recognize practical issues that may arise when assisting clients during an Alabama income tax audit.
- Instructor
- Carol Danieli, Enrolled Agent
- Duration
- 55 minutes
- Prerequisite
- General understanding of federal tax law
- Advanced preparation
- None
- Delivery method
- Group Live
Description
This session provides a practical look at the Alabama income tax audit process from a tax practitioner's perspective. Drawing on her professional experience and real client situations, Carol will walk participants through the audit process from initial contact through resolution. Discussion will address documentation, communication with the Alabama Department of Revenue, responding to audit inquiries and information requests, and issues practitioners may encounter while assisting clients. Real-world examples will highlight challenges and lessons learned during Alabama income tax audits.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Alabama Department of Revenue: Income Tax and Sales & Use Tax Audits
- Explain Alabama individual income tax audit procedures and common issues.
- Identify records typically requested during income tax audits.
- Understand preliminary assessments, response options, informal conferences, and appeal rights.
- Explain Alabama sales and use tax audit procedures and documentation requirements.
- Understand Alabama's sales tax treatment of credit-card fees.
- Recognize how tax professionals can assist clients during Alabama audits.
- Instructor
- Tina Smith, Paola Kouadio, and Albert McDonald from Alabama Department of Revenue
- Duration
- 100 minutes
- Prerequisite
- General understanding of federal tax law
- Advanced preparation
- None
- Delivery method
- Group Live
Description
This session provides an overview of Alabama audits from the Alabama Department of Revenue's perspective. The individual income tax portion will cover common audit issues, records typically requested, preliminary assessments, taxpayer response options, informal conferences, and appeal rights. The sales and use tax portion will address common audit concerns, documentation, audit procedures, taxpayer response options, and Alabama's sales tax treatment of credit-card fees.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
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CPE sponsor disclosure
The CPE associated with this education is provided by the Alabama NATP Chapter and is independent of national NATP sponsorship.
IRS sponsor number: 9ZMJ7
See our CPE sponsor page for more information on reporting.