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Montgomery to consider joining Tuscaloosa-led challenge to state tax split for online sellers

5905128 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

The Montgomery City Council discussed a resolution to join Tuscaloosa in litigation against the Alabama Department of Revenue over how the simplified sellers use tax (SSUT) is allocated, with staff saying the city receives about 2.4 cents per dollar of online sales compared with 3.5 cents on brick-and-mortar sales.

The council reviewed a resolution authorizing the city to join the City of Tuscaloosa in litigation challenging how the Alabama Department of Revenue allocates portions of the simplified sellers use tax (SSUT).

Council members and staff discussed revenue implications. City…

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