ALABAMA TAX LAW: Alabama bill proposed to exempt sales of optical aids from sales and use tax

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Alabama bill proposed to exempt sales of optical aids from sales and use tax

Proposed Alabama legislation in the upcoming 2025 General Session would exempt sales of optical aids, including eyeglasses and contact lenses from sales and use tax.

To see the proposed bill, click here.

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