Under Alabama law, standing timber is real property. Once timber is severed from the stump, it becomes personal property. If title to the timber passes before it is severed from the stump, withholding under Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-18-86 is required. If title to the timber does not pass until after it is severed from the stump, withholding is required only if the underlying land is sold with the timber.
Yes, once the withdrawal is made, it would be taxable on your Alabama income tax return.
The rollover is exempt from Alabama income tax.
Yes, the amount withdrawn is added back to the contributing taxpayer’s return, plus a 10 percent penalty.
No, the money is not taxable as long as the money is used to pay for higher education expenses.
The postmark date on your contribution will be accepted as the date of the contribution, as long as it is on or before December 31.  The contribution does not have to be received by the plan on or before December 31.
