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Can a taxpayer transfer an overpayment from a composite return (Form PTE-C) to an Electing pass through entity’s account?
Will an entity be penalized if estimated tax payments are not made?
What credits are required to be pre-certified through My Alabama Taxes?
Who is required to file an Alabama Medical Privilege Tax return?
Does Alabama issue electronic lien and title (ELT)?
How do you claim credits that are passed through from a Partnership, S-Corporation, Estate, or Trust?
What is the ALEA – Abandoned Vessels program?
How do I determine a vehicle’s Unladen Weight or GVWR?
Do owner’s member, partner, or shareholders of an Electing Pass-Through Entity have a filing requirement?
When am I supposed to apply for a vessel title in Alabama?
What do I need to do in response to the Medical Cannabis Privilege Tax Delinquent Notice?
What vessels are optional to be titled in Alabama?
How do I find Medical Cannabis Privilege Tax Forms on the ALDOR website?
How is the federal taxable income for S corporations and limited liability entities determined?
Does Alabama allow a credit for Pass-Through Entity taxes paid to other states?
Can an Electing Pass-Through Entity exclude income attributable to certain owners, i.e. tax-exempt owners, when calculating tax due? 
Is the money from a Florida 529 Savings Plan taxable if it is used to pay for my child’s higher education expenses?
What if a PTE makes estimated payments and does ultimately not make the election to be an Electing PTE for this tax year?
Are guaranteed payments included in the calculation of taxable income?
What do I need to do if I received this notice in error?
How do you claim credits that do not require pre-certification by an individual income taxpayer?
What are the vessel title application requirements?
Can a Pass-Through Entity revoke its election to be treated as an Electing Pass-Through Entity?
Does the Alabama Medical Cannabis Privilege Tax return require any attachments?
How does the pass-through entity determine its tax liability? What is the entity- level tax rate?
Can a Pass-Through Entity make an election to be treated as an Electing Pass-Through Entity simply by filing the tax return?
Debit Block - How do I make a payment for ACH Debit method e-payments?
My vessel was manufactured prior to 1972, but I would like to register my boat in Alabama. What do I need to do?
Can an electing Pass-Through Entity claim a net operating loss?
When are estimated tax payments due?
Will an Electing Pass-Through Entity still be required to file a composite return, PTE-C, on behalf of nonresident members?
If you have questions, or need to provide information regarding the Medical Cannabis Privilege Tax, electronic responses, with explanations and attachments, may be sent to:
How do I make a Payment for Medical Cannabis Privilege Tax?
When is the Annual Alabama Medical Cannabis Privilege Tax return due?
How does an entity elect to be treated as a “family limited liability entity” and therefore subject to the $500 cap provided for under the privilege tax statute?
What documents are accepted as proof of ownership to title a vessel?
What is the process for abandoned/unclaimed vessels in Alabama?
Can an owner, member, partner, or shareholder take a credit for taxes paid by the Electing Pass-Through Entity?
How do I determine the length of a vessel for a title application?
Can a pass-through entity with all resident owners elect to be an Electing Pass-Through Entity?
How do you claim a tax credit that requires pre-certification using My Alabama Taxes?
What is a foreign-documented vessel?
Who should you contact for assistance with the credit submission process or questions about individual income tax credits?
What vessels are required to be titled in Alabama?
How do I get a hull identification number (HIN) assigned to my vessel?
Can a pass-through entity request an extension of time to file its tax return?
What do I need to do in response to the Medical Cannabis Privilege Tax Delinquent Notice?
How is an amended Alabama Medical Cannabis Privilege Tax return filed?
Where do I file and pay the Alabama Secretary of State Corporation Annual Report (AL-CAR)?
What vessels are not required to be titled in Alabama?
What is the Electing Pass-Through Entity Tax return form and when is it due?
What entity types can elect to be treated as an Electing Pass-Through Entity?
Who do I contact for assistance with the Local Government Portal?
Can I file an extension to obtain more time to file an Alabama Medical Cannabis Privilege Tax return?
When ALEA refers to a “homemade vessel” what does that mean?
Are pass-through entities that elect to pay the Electing Pass-Through Entity Tax required to make estimated tax payments?
Why did I receive a Medical Cannabis Privilege Tax Delinquent Notice?
What is a Vessel Hull Identification Number (HIN)?
Is there a cost to print an ELT in Alabama?
Why is the Alabama Medical Cannabis Privilege Tax levied?
What is a vessel?
How is the rate for the Medical Cannabis Privilege Tax determined?
What is a Determination Period?
How do I make an estimate payment?
What address do I use to mail the Alabama Medical Cannabis Privilege Tax return?
What is ALEA looking for during a vessel inspection?
What are the vessel title application fees?
How does the pass-through entity make an election to be treated as an Electing Pass-Through Entity? When is a pass-through entity required to make the election?
What is a Personal Watercraft?
When ALEA refers to a “rebuilt vessel” what does that mean?
What is a documented vessel?
Can an electing Pass-Through Entity pass through Tax Incentive credits to its members? 
Are credit card transaction fees subject to sales and use taxes?
Can an Electing Pass-Through Entity claim Tax Incentive credits?
What is an initial return? When is it due? How do I file?