2008 Tax Practitioner Seminars…Auburn University’s Outreach Program Office, in cooperation with the IRS and the ADOR, is conducting tax practitioner seminars now through mid-December.  For more information, visit online at www.auburn.edu/taxseminar.

Mark your calendars…Rule-making hearing set Monday, Dec. 8, at 2:30 p.m.  Copies of the proposed rule action are available athttp://www.revenue.alabama.gov/rulehear.html.  The public hearing will be held in ADOR’s Legal Division Conference Room 3114, located at 50 North Ripley Street, Montgomery.

New Business Workshops…Mark your calendar for the upcoming new business workshop in Huntsville, scheduled Nov. 25.  Click here for more workshop information.

Tax Relief for Storm Victims…Alabama tax relief for Hurricane Ike victims in Texas and Louisiana, see Alabama Tax Relief Offered to Hurricane Ike Victims, 09-24-08; Hurricane Gustav victims in Louisiana:  Alabama Tax Relief Offered to Hurricane Gustav Victims, 09-12-08; Tropical Storm Fay victims in Florida:  Alabama Tax Relief Offered to Tropical Storm Fay Victims, 09-12-08.

Act 2008-504 Guidance… Recently updated forms and instructions may be downloaded under the link entitled “FORMS” at www.revenue.alabama.gov.  Be sure to check out the new “Complete Package” link providing quick access to forms, definitions, Q&As, and a copy of Act 2008-504. 

Important Reminder…Accountants or tax filing services who file withholding tax returns and payments on behalf of employers must register with the ADOR as a bulk filer and must utilize their bulk filer registration when filing withholding tax returns on behalf of their clients.