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I am in the military and a legal resident of Alabama, but I do not live in Alabama. Do I have to pay Alabama income tax?	Individual Income Tax ,
I am in the military and not a legal resident of Alabama. If my spouse and/or I also have civilian jobs in Alabama, should we report that income to Alabama?	Individual Income Tax ,
What expenses are deductible as Adoption Expenses?	Individual Income Tax ,
What filing status should I claim on my return?	Individual Income Tax ,
What income is exempt from Alabama income taxation?	Individual Income Tax ,
What income must I report on my Alabama return?	Individual Income Tax ,
What interest income is exempt from Alabama taxation?	Individual Income Tax ,
What is Alabama’s Individual Income Tax Rate?	Individual Income Tax ,
What is the Alabama First Time and Second Chance Home Buyer Savings Account?	Individual Income Tax ,
What personal exemptions am I entitled to?	Individual Income Tax ,
Who qualifies as my dependent?	Individual Income Tax ,
Can I deduct childcare expenses on my Alabama Individual Income Tax Return?	Individual Income Tax ,
Does Alabama allow an adjustment for Firefighter’s Insurance premiums?	Individual Income Tax ,
Does Alabama allow an adjustment to a Health Savings Account (HSA) like the IRS?	Individual Income Tax ,
How much is the Alabama standard deduction?	Individual Income Tax ,
If I file using the Married Filing Jointly filing status on my federal return, do I have to file a joint Alabama return?	Individual Income Tax ,
If I itemize on my federal tax return, do I have to itemize on my state return?	Individual Income Tax ,
Is the “Head of Family” filing status in Alabama the same as the “Head of Household” filing status for federal purposes?	Individual Income Tax ,
Should I itemize my deductions, or should I use the standard deduction?	Individual Income Tax ,
What are the limitations on my IRA deduction?	Individual Income Tax ,