Some Alabamians, business owners may qualify for Helene-related tax filing relief

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Some Alabama taxpayers may be entitled to tax filing and penalty relief after being affected by Hurricane Helene, according to the Alabama Department of Revenue.

The ALDOR is offering the relief on a case-by-case basis to those who live in or have a business in federally declared disaster areas and who may be unable to timely file tax returns as a result of damage or disruptions caused by the hurricane. In Alabama, this would affected Tallapoosa, Macon, Bullock, Covington, Crenshaw, and Butler counties.

If you believe you are one of those affected who may qualify for this relief, you can call the ALDOR offices by telephone to get the process started or to find more information.

Additionally, those taxpayers in areas not specifically designated as disaster areas who have difficulty filing on time due to weather-related circumstances connected to Hurricane Helene may be eligible for a waiver of late-filing and late-payment penalties.

• Sales and Use Tax: 334-242-1490
• Individual Income Tax: 334-353-0602
• Corporate Income Tax: 334-242-1200
• Pass-through Entities: 334-242-1033
• Business Privilege Tax: 334-353-7923
• Withholding Tax: 334-242-1300
• Financial Institution Excise Tax: 334-242-1200

For more information on federal relief, view the IRS announcement.

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