The state of Alabama is offering tax filing and penalty relief to residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene, providing a temporary reprieve from tax deadlines. **Qualifications and Eligibility**
- Residents and businesses in federally declared disaster areas are eligible for tax filing and penalty relief.
- Taxpayers in areas not specifically designated as disaster areas may also be eligible, provided they can provide appropriate documentation to support their request.
The Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) is offering this relief on a case-by-case basis, and taxpayers must provide documentation to support their request for relief. **How to Request Relief**
| Office | Phone Number |
| 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 |
**Federal Disaster Tax Relief**
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is also offering disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene. The affected states include:
- Alabama
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
Additionally, parts of Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia are also included in the postponement period until May 1. The tax relief includes:
- Postponement of various tax filing and payment deadlines.
- Waiver of late-filing and late payment penalties for taxpayers who encounter difficulty filing on time due to weather-related circumstances.
This relief applies to tax returns normally due during March and April, as well as to quarterly estimated tax payments. **Important Documents**
To request relief, taxpayers must provide documentation to support their request, such as:
- Proof of residency or business ownership in a federally declared disaster area.
- Documentation of weather-related damage or disruptions.
**Contact Information**
For more information or to request relief, taxpayers can contact any of the following offices:
Heather Gann, Staff Writer
334-242-1490 or [heather.gann@thecapitol.net](mailto:heather.gann@thecapitol.net)
Taxpayers who are unable to file their tax returns by the deadline can also seek assistance from the Alabama Department of Revenue. The state is offering tax filing and penalty relief on a case-by-case basis to taxpayers who reside or have a business in federally declared disaster areas or who encounter difficulty filing on time due to weather-related circumstances. Taxpayers who are eligible for relief can request it by providing appropriate documentation to the Alabama Department of Revenue. In addition to the Alabama Department of Revenue, the Internal Revenue Service is also offering disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene. The affected states include Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, parts of Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia. The tax relief includes the postponement of various tax filing and payment deadlines, as well as the waiver of late-filing and late payment penalties. Taxpayers who are unable to file their tax returns by the deadline can seek assistance from the Alabama Department of Revenue. To request relief, taxpayers must provide documentation to support their request, such as proof of residency or business ownership in a federally declared disaster area or documentation of weather-related damage or disruptions. Taxpayers who are eligible for relief can contact any of the offices listed below to request assistance:
* 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, taxpayers can contact Heather Gann at 334-242-1490 or [heather.gann@thecapitol.net](mailto:heather.gann@thecapitol.net).