Jim Whaley opened his first tire store in 1986 on the Montgomery Highway in Dothan when he was still in his 20s. That first store had five employees. Thirty-six years later, he operates seven stores in five Alabama cities and…
The Alabama Legislature in the fifth week of the regular session gave final approval to tax measures to benefit businesses and individual taxpayers. About 75% of Alabama businesses will be exempt from business personal property taxes and almost 2,500 businesses…
MONTGOMERY – From Friday, Feb. 25, to Sunday, Feb. 27, Alabama will observe the state’s 11th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces and vehicles during this three-day tax holiday….
The Alabama Legislature continued its three-legislative-day schedule this week with bills expanding broadband and easing the tax burden on working Alabamians among the legislation clearing at least one chamber. More tax cuts and creating a seasonal employee classification may be…
Alabama employers should pay less in unemployment compensation insurance tax this year, thanks to legislation the governor signed into law Jan. 28. Most employers should see a 29% reduction in their tax liability in 2022, Alabama’s labor secretary said. “These…
Alabamians spent a record-shattering $17 billion in November and December 2021, capping off a year like no other. Sales in the traditional holiday shopping months grew 15.4% compared to the same months in 2020. Sales tax collections for all of…
FOR 81 YEARS, THE MASSEY FAMILY HAS BEEN PROVIDING CLEANING SERVICES TO THE GREATER MONTGOMERY AREA Brothers Jim and John Massey are on a mission to help the River Region “live life cleaner.” It is a mission that began…
The Alabama Legislature resumed its regular session this week, putting in three legislative days instead of the traditional two. House Speaker Mac McCutchen said the intention is for the session to continue at a similar fast pace. About 75% of…
Jodie Stanfield has been in the restaurant business for 37 years. He spent the first two decades of his career with casual dining chains TGI Fridays, LongHorn Steakhouse and Applebee’s, mostly in the Birmingham market. He worked his way through…
Legislation that would have allowed employers to designate certain employees as seasonal workers never made it to a vote in the full Senate. On Feb. 2, the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee approved SB100 by Sen. Chris Elliott,…