New Alabama R&D tax law changes allow many businesses to immediately deduct research and development costs, creating major tax planning opportunities. Learn how Huntsville and North Alabama companies are affected by Alabama’s break from federal R&D amortization rules starting in 2024 and continuing into 2025.

Alabama lawmakers in Montgomery made several tax changes affecting 2025, including the end of the overtime income tax exemption and reductions in certain sales taxes. These changes create new planning considerations for Alabama taxpayers as state tax rules continue to differ from recent federal tax law updates.

Major 2025 tax law changes create new deductions for seniors, tipped workers, and employees earning overtime pay. These temporary federal provisions could significantly reduce taxable income — but Alabama tax treatment may differ. Learn what Huntsville and North Alabama taxpayers need to know before filing 2025 tax returns.

Many taxpayers owe the IRS from a prior marriage but later remarry and want to resolve their tax debt without involving their new spouse’s income or assets. Although the IRS requires full disclosure of household income on Form 433-A, its own rules protect a non-liable spouse. Under IRM 5.8.5.18, the IRS must allocate household expenses based on each spouse’s share of total household income. The IRS also excludes a spouse’s separately owned assets when evaluating an Offer in Compromise or installment agreement. This article explains how the household allocation works and how to submit a proper 433-A when married and filing separately.

A practical guide to IRS appeals and audit reconsideration for Huntsville taxpayers who disagree with audit results or tax assessments. Covers 30-day letters, CDP hearings, penalty appeals, and how to challenge incorrect IRS findings.

A clear, local guide for Huntsville taxpayers who receive an IRS audit notice, including CP2000 notices, Letter 566, and full examination letters. Learn what the IRS wants, what documents to gather, and how professional representation protects your rights and reduces risk.

This article outlines the key steps to bring an unfiled estate into compliance, focusing on IRS procedures, fiduciary obligations, and penalty mitigation, with citations to relevant legal authority.

Article on how trusts affect estate taxes and basis step-up. Explanation of the trade-offs between estate tax and capital gains taxes.

A summary of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025. This Act includes significant tax provisions impacting individuals and businesses. This bill prevents tax increases on 62% of taxpayers due to the expiration of 2017 tax provisions and provides new tax benefits available to most Americans.

Outline and summary of President Trump’s Current Tax Plan

How Tax Preparers can avoid IRS penalties and How Tax Preparers can oppose the imposition of penalties.

Tax issues and the implications for buyers and sellers when selling an S corporation.

Tax Preparer penalties that can be imposed by the Internal Revenue Service.

IRS has reopened the Voluntary Disclosure Program to help businesses who filed false Employee Retention Credit claims.

Summary of IRS Taxation of Worldwide Companies before and after 2017

The IRS has increased its audits of multinational companies, including their transfer pricing.

IRS is Sending Collection Notices

Treasury Reporting Requirement about Ownership of Companies begins in 2024

IRS delays $600 Form 1099-K reporting rule on Venmo, PayPal

How does the Alabama Department of Revenue choose taxpayers for audit.