The courts of the State of Alabama shall recognize and enforce the liability for taxes lawfully imposed by the laws of any other state that extends like comity to the State of Alabama, and the officials of such other state are hereby authorized to bring action in the courts of this state for the collection of such taxes. The certificate of the Secretary of State of such other state that such officials have the authority to collect the taxes so to be collected by such action shall be conclusive proof of that authority.
The term "taxes" as used in this section shall include:
(1) Any and all tax assessments lawfully made;
(2) Any and all taxes, including contributions under an unemployment compensation law or other contributions in the nature of a tax, whether such taxes, including contributions, are assessed or not, licenses, and fees;
(3) Any and all penalties lawfully imposed pursuant to a taxing statute; and
(4) Interest charges lawfully added to the tax liability which constitutes the subject of the action.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 40 - Revenue and Taxation.
Chapter 1 - General Provisions.
Section 40-1-2 - Lien for Taxes - Generally.
Section 40-1-3 - Lien for Taxes - Date of Lien.
Section 40-1-4 - Lien for Taxes - Preferred Claim.
Section 40-1-5 - Reports; Remitting of Payments.
Section 40-1-7 - Liability of Agents for Taxes.
Section 40-1-8 - Liability of Receivers and Trustees.
Section 40-1-9 - Equalization of Taxation of State and National Banks.
Section 40-1-10 - Duty of Salaried Officers as to Disposition of Fees Collected.
Section 40-1-13 - Defense of Actions Involving Revenue Laws.
Section 40-1-14 - Payment of Court Costs.
Section 40-1-15 - Execution Sufficient Warrant for Levy.
Section 40-1-16 - Copies of Books, Records, Papers, etc., Admitted in Evidence.
Section 40-1-17 - Judgment on Verdict in Favor of State Against Officers.
Section 40-1-18 - Falsely Returning List of Taxpayer as Sworn To.
Section 40-1-19 - Bank Officer Failing to Make, Swear To, and Deliver Required Statements.
Section 40-1-20 - Taxing Authorities Acting as Attorney for Taxpayer.
Section 40-1-21 - Access to Books and Records of Revenue Officers.
Section 40-1-22 - Penalty for Officers Who Neglect Duty.
Section 40-1-23 - Liability of Officers for Conversion.
Section 40-1-24 - Duty of Sheriff in Selling Property Under Execution, Etc.
Section 40-1-25 - Dealing in State Securities.
Section 40-1-26 - Falsely and Fraudulently Procuring State Warrants.
Section 40-1-27 - Payment of Taxes by Lienors.
Section 40-1-28 - Impeachment of Officers.
Section 40-1-29 - Form of Notices to Taxpayers.
Section 40-1-30 - Notice Required to Be Given by Registered Mail May Be Given by Certified Mail.
Section 40-1-31 - Distribution of Revenues Collected.
Section 40-1-31.1 - Disposition of Certain Fees.
Section 40-1-32.1 - Education Trust Fund Proration Prevention Act.
Section 40-1-35 - Enforcement of Liability for Taxes Imposed by Other States.
Section 40-1-37 - Ratification of Certain Municipal or County Elections as to Levy of Special Taxes.
Section 40-1-39 - Prompt Returns, Reports, Payments, and Settlements.
Section 40-1-40 - Actions Against Officers.
Section 40-1-41 - Correction of Settlements of Assessors.
Section 40-1-42 - Overpayments Into State Treasury.
Section 40-1-44 - Interest on Delinquent Taxes and Overpayments.
Section 40-1-45 - Timely Mailing Treated as Timely Filing and Paying.
Section 40-1-46 - Payment to Certain Certified Appraisers, Mappers, or Tax Administrators.
Section 40-1-47 - Investment of Ad Valorem Taxes.
Section 40-1-48 - Investment of Ad Valorem Taxes - Use of Special Funds.
Section 40-1-49 - Suspension of Collection When Costs Exceed Amounts Collected.
Section 40-1-50 - Reporting Requirements of State Agencies Administering Economic Tax Incentives.